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 2105351 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2106737 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 2105252 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-24 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36b01028a704b96f2a0ea3862d129449e757230f1bfd10d449b0e7897b67b9b8Block Operator
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