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 2103371 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2104757 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 2103272 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1934 time: 2019-01-24 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe98940d79c860b7f8f444e1bad6c8d85caf371f9fe2c47d77e597438468df85aBlock Operator
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