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 2101184 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2102569 epoch_slot_no: 7369 block_no: 2101085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-01-23 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb35781e0f57a5dc1b96684d1143182e7745cc09d6d29987f4c45640f40d8c75bBlock Operator
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