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 2104271 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2105657 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 2104172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1562 time: 2019-01-24 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc95aef73e7b05ff868dba47987986df2c20c233b97fe1ab3e318c7d1568d09deBlock Operator
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