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 2107364 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2108750 epoch_slot_no: 13550 block_no: 2107265 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8218 time: 2019-01-25 01:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2c68f15de59e6a6fef246f16851d40e6caaf03f66edff9679c57d771a64e6bfBlock Operator
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