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 2105476 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2106862 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 2105377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-24 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5e5dca6be7c68cdc89506c0c24b8abdeb5eed6d742ae6fab95ddbb2ff778b81Block Operator
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