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 2106971 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2108357 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 2106872 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1631 time: 2019-01-24 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd21e645052c4522aa2b64cd4035b3989bc36e9a0918001c1e5694059eda505adBlock Operator
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