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 2105499 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2106885 epoch_slot_no: 11685 block_no: 2105400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-24 14:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc8096dc67e3df7c268476e1bfef41c22c10d9e30bde7d9a84b194323b29fc30Block Operator
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