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 2097814 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2099199 epoch_slot_no: 3999 block_no: 2097715 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1115 time: 2019-01-22 19:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e2aec293cb26e1df2bb67e6b25a8d43a4a8e08e507b165e1ef519d2bf7c66a5Block Operator
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