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 2098877 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2100262 epoch_slot_no: 5062 block_no: 2098778 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2019-01-23 01:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bc707892c2921f2803fce5bf270eb3644b4d1512612799a7fec7e41fb6d9cd0Block Operator
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