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 2107742 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2109128 epoch_slot_no: 13928 block_no: 2107643 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-01-25 03:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x007238c135ba3c8b6bc521af475d4057b08ac56e24c3a3e12c7c254de0b9657dBlock Operator
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