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 2099446 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2100831 epoch_slot_no: 5631 block_no: 2099347 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-01-23 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe58268c7ed4e73d369bdbdbea3129f8a967018664f5c34d9ead7ab861c6a5e0fBlock Operator
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