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 2103299 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2104685 epoch_slot_no: 9485 block_no: 2103200 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3679 time: 2019-01-24 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe56af7a2ab4c990b55292a1de98913f74c6d1e58db2246e014110fbddbfea2eeBlock Operator
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