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 2098716 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2100101 epoch_slot_no: 4901 block_no: 2098617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-01-23 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc53262d103784424a6ff449dd8c23e80daffa22b6c5459e17bc9982cc0703ac5Block Operator
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