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 2107003 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2108389 epoch_slot_no: 13189 block_no: 2106904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-01-24 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38825b2242e6be398fd57ac0e341eb979acd31eb57af0616201fd1bd2058fe6bBlock Operator
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