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 2096712 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2098097 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2096613 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1575 time: 2019-01-22 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e6e4d5d282ee9b3061af3c04f9e1f5c2de16ad0aa5c23e23c4604aa0ba654f2Block Operator
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