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 2098244 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2099629 epoch_slot_no: 4429 block_no: 2098145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-01-22 22:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ee2047d050a5b2b5178029f8b0712465c61544cbf23961b76d7f6a2f068a4a5Block Operator
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