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 2108107 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2109493 epoch_slot_no: 14293 block_no: 2108008 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-01-25 05:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90e988d33588a6eb12421dc568065e7a01e3b2a1fa66b01b702d997f68dc13fcBlock Operator
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