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 2097117 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2098502 epoch_slot_no: 3302 block_no: 2097018 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2055 time: 2019-01-22 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x228a7692a4dd8a4206f9c8a6dda9f9b474b7b8144f943548c02926949e5764daBlock Operator
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