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 2105740 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2107126 epoch_slot_no: 11926 block_no: 2105641 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1305 time: 2019-01-24 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f8e719b06b77955e50d1f4fcadd2f1799de21500404e30d2886d6d98a19ad80Block Operator
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