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 2096336 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2097721 epoch_slot_no: 2521 block_no: 2096237 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1937 time: 2019-01-22 11:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89b5e6e37225901de28111d3e9577d48a5257096da7b941c039423f2b3049197Block Operator
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