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 2103731 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2105117 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 2103632 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4371 time: 2019-01-24 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cc8ca2b1dc52e44817988548c6bf9f8b4513592d3c2b92becf44a944171f437Block Operator
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