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 2098583 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2099968 epoch_slot_no: 4768 block_no: 2098484 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 921 time: 2019-01-23 00:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebb184a5bc6fb86a30fc902ec668947687d3d1e858b0f8781b997f6b5a5236deBlock Operator
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