A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2100672 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2102057 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2100573 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2240 time: 2019-01-23 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54bb915a56b3df2366941d03276abe70ce4b7ea9fa1d0b29553f94b67178b924Block Operator
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