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 2102126 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2103511 epoch_slot_no: 8311 block_no: 2102027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2019-01-23 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6275f928d8a88293eb648628aa316524ac4f8e34b54b45b3f4a21a7f838efe6aBlock Operator
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