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 2096994 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2098379 epoch_slot_no: 3179 block_no: 2096895 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-22 15:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e48f2032d07b21633cfc6ac5a6e5808c656708671da0b5c44fa18a18fb9de31Block Operator
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