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 2100805 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2102190 epoch_slot_no: 6990 block_no: 2100706 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-23 12:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6b871fdf1a0d1311be8a27af97dd369288d22fca317a52f9bb2e456368d7e20Block Operator
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