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 2107348 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2108734 epoch_slot_no: 13534 block_no: 2107249 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-25 00:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0caeda1492a6ddc303ed06794bd7270ed12aafb347e94d8bee7956414f83bb21Block Operator
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