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 2095558 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2096943 epoch_slot_no: 1743 block_no: 2095459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1472 time: 2019-01-22 07:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa219d1d1831af7bef75b911eaa81781a6f7243c334ddcf12bae98c91c21162b2Block Operator
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