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 2107101 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2108487 epoch_slot_no: 13287 block_no: 2107002 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-01-24 23:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc550a4823c78a5783cda509c68b42a7a49df950a2563bf81aa0155a5d5df8d17Block Operator
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