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 2104091 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2105477 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 2103992 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2466 time: 2019-01-24 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48b833520be7dad38976680410893c1ec3c7fab2bf42e40cd333ec8382535ee9Block Operator
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