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 2105157 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2106543 epoch_slot_no: 11343 block_no: 2105058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-01-24 12:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76d03b50847b36f1eaa00ff5b118d255ed60f23c63058aac82bc4fe5503b9d13Block Operator
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