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 2104992 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2106378 epoch_slot_no: 11178 block_no: 2104893 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13150 time: 2019-01-24 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9453fee5f66298b531f556d8601bd7f06ef7f3d3cc5f7af557ab8f0482e75881Block Operator
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