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 2108049 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2109435 epoch_slot_no: 14235 block_no: 2107950 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-25 04:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9fced0c293569366f5fb0f0aa840ebb8699bee1e066e6b64aba3d9646e56ceaBlock Operator
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