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 2097544 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2098929 epoch_slot_no: 3729 block_no: 2097445 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1394 time: 2019-01-22 18:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x676b2c986b9413317f15af580d8537014d13ca0ae870ab8c7cc056ace03d0504Block Operator
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