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 2103941 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2105327 epoch_slot_no: 10127 block_no: 2103842 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-24 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8488095d99b4e946df456df1f0a1fbffbce4a1547d57835788ece62d67297f3dBlock Operator
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