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 2107819 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2109205 epoch_slot_no: 14005 block_no: 2107720 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 983 time: 2019-01-25 03:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fa780e9c7d95838ef79016fddb96f7eb26d1f4ed7258c41e953d457a3fb958aBlock Operator
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