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 2097610 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2098995 epoch_slot_no: 3795 block_no: 2097511 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-01-22 18:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d1f9c7b1cb65bfcb143a5a69db81e89943cb0c3e4c63ce27480e1550ada8e2aBlock Operator
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