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 2099052 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2100437 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2098953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2536 time: 2019-01-23 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x094a907870dbb068dda8c0a4a1b1b62274de80fdd7637f30b05d13ce4477f28dBlock Operator
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