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 2107245 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2108631 epoch_slot_no: 13431 block_no: 2107146 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-01-25 00:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x726abbd78f8ad27f71074f5d9edcb8c29d8fc3d462bfe3db151162e6c3ae0369Block Operator
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