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 2098544 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2099929 epoch_slot_no: 4729 block_no: 2098445 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1048 time: 2019-01-23 00:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5e998f5a04f63f417a4860e6b920fb26a6a5bd6e5a1e73d57e5aa2d08b7aae2Block Operator
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