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 2100701 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2102086 epoch_slot_no: 6886 block_no: 2100602 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-01-23 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4cd47786eb727ed5a4eea5fe5221ce4bb5174808a62205a6ccb3154f8f8df03Block Operator
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