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 2108771 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2110157 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 2108672 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1888 time: 2019-01-25 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4811be8996e82d61080d00be55a68a944d95c1e4f8a6682ad95c2b4387734b5fBlock Operator
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