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 2095711 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2097096 epoch_slot_no: 1896 block_no: 2095612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2019-01-22 08:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca66c1d4bded5324f80299fbd105814c38ec864d1024272d282b3f2b8690c47aBlock Operator
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