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 2105778 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2107164 epoch_slot_no: 11964 block_no: 2105679 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2019-01-24 16:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08e640d197fa82f3a7306084c9ef7763100ec2f4d416bb1cb3816edcb8f51244Block Operator
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