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 2101397 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2102782 epoch_slot_no: 7582 block_no: 2101298 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-01-23 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x377788876327efe47c8311bdb276d399df8da33100902400cf0c81895cf179dbBlock Operator
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