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 2107801 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2109187 epoch_slot_no: 13987 block_no: 2107702 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1159 time: 2019-01-25 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c1eaaf7a43a09a84877675ca384d193e210c19ffa7bc5b16c9e01b679dab2a7Block Operator
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