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 2097080 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2098465 epoch_slot_no: 3265 block_no: 2096981 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1208 time: 2019-01-22 15:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91208eec84084ee95ec5fa55533e6048a4ecef65050af399dfa019c7b97e17efBlock Operator
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