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 2106106 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2107492 epoch_slot_no: 12292 block_no: 2106007 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1723 time: 2019-01-24 18:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85dfbf79273be269b09a3923081f15f49e1750e0645ae70a7a8461e08f17ba71Block Operator
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