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 2099307 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2100692 epoch_slot_no: 5492 block_no: 2099208 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-01-23 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12ae9c6b99886c9864ec8e79042586a10730ad4e072c9f44121022177ffa22f2Block Operator
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