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 2104522 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2105908 epoch_slot_no: 10708 block_no: 2104423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2019-01-24 09:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee1f15b6524b361cdc00db70e0145f3e331b383f44e5c87caaf25fa4a1b93735Block Operator
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