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 2096327 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2097712 epoch_slot_no: 2512 block_no: 2096228 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-22 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb5572061be372229b3ca60bf4ced66920cd2e50dcd99d5d9b2a43a98846ae74Block Operator
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