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 2101873 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2103258 epoch_slot_no: 8058 block_no: 2101774 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-23 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x811b947a1fb47500c0361dece9f98a5e94adc3e3416a6eb4ca55e4d90bb95559Block Operator
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