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 2106723 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2108109 epoch_slot_no: 12909 block_no: 2106624 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-24 21:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6755ca85be6338735804f2e76ab1a5f072e4582866de9f7a45450c419b7331f6Block Operator
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