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 2100731 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2102116 epoch_slot_no: 6916 block_no: 2100632 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-01-23 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85bc98d9d4138cdbafde5a664c6f87f1cb4505bcdc6486a1bc662dd3a524e102Block Operator
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