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 2096090 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2097475 epoch_slot_no: 2275 block_no: 2095991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 947 time: 2019-01-22 10:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcca7cacf3a1ca023fafcd18d7ba190a7abec078f72f8d6713022e8a214ffdc4dBlock Operator
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