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 2101242 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2102627 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2101143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-01-23 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cf84dd32e01e733d5e40f44e6c97c682a52d70dceb12bc6aa4ca5d1f344cba2Block Operator
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