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 2104585 Details
Epoch: 97Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 2105971
epoch_slot_no: 10771
block_no: 2104486
slot_leader_id: 8
size: 1391
time: 2019-01-24 09:35:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x1f07d032c2c7d5a25d4ab94b1d477e162cede5535605294a2e9773cdf3b7ae82
Block Operator
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