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 2104135 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2105521 epoch_slot_no: 10321 block_no: 2104036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-01-24 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26e7eba5ba6a10dcd3a8e8c576f8f3645b62ad6517ee351cb0983b275b03480cBlock Operator
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