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 2103616 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2105002 epoch_slot_no: 9802 block_no: 2103517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-24 04:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f3ae46c3f848f68892c8f04e4a679c3b7db44fe2f4c8e7a3839549063def83fBlock Operator
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