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 2099133 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2100518 epoch_slot_no: 5318 block_no: 2099034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1524 time: 2019-01-23 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42bfd7502a7eacd3ead688d8dd493745c6a5e6e0c39e8acd931de6432dd62e40Block Operator
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