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 2095557 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2096942 epoch_slot_no: 1742 block_no: 2095458 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2019-01-22 07:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cbf8d5fe7615628d1cd84e11574d978854c48d3f9440dc4c367f5a15e703524Block Operator
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