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 2103173 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2104559 epoch_slot_no: 9359 block_no: 2103074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-01-24 01:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x753e800a051e88ba4cb085f9ce55c7906d8e92172facc65068a67c5858de249cBlock Operator
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