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 2105131 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2106517 epoch_slot_no: 11317 block_no: 2105032 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1075 time: 2019-01-24 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf11731eec1cd0bb4067e0d1f1283bf2dbb8b7f955fdb253e6ecb68c64601fc1cBlock Operator
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