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 2104490 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2105876 epoch_slot_no: 10676 block_no: 2104391 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1260 time: 2019-01-24 09:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4cd5097ecd775ea0534780f6e811b56281be66a67e5186cf1834e3174533343Block Operator
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