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 2104472 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2105858 epoch_slot_no: 10658 block_no: 2104373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-24 08:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5f928de226f0b92cf08b5a287c5e717b8657d540d2c783da1dfdacf0b7ef418Block Operator
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