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 2105458 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2106844 epoch_slot_no: 11644 block_no: 2105359 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-24 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dd2be771250b3efe4737c68cb9099973ed06ce4ca4a4d1f9433d8eeae1b8230Block Operator
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