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 2107004 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2108390 epoch_slot_no: 13190 block_no: 2106905 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1245 time: 2019-01-24 23:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x848995193c5e4956f2942e8cb515d328d3d7d520f007a17a7fc60aab5a8ecf8dBlock Operator
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