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 2106159 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2107545 epoch_slot_no: 12345 block_no: 2106060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-24 18:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x299be778c5c9bb8236d555e9804dad37c3a4fcac8f514a1a248a9476f86a18b3Block Operator
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