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 2096043 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2097428 epoch_slot_no: 2228 block_no: 2095944 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2019-01-22 10:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4ba8332268584cdaec41e2f55ea93cbcb9881292f35d50a479afa03374e68c1Block Operator
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