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 2096417 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2097802 epoch_slot_no: 2602 block_no: 2096318 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1332 time: 2019-01-22 12:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaa7b57e4e789bdb02e32652ada66380959412de2b51115d92538f84834cb945Block Operator
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