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 2091310 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2092696 epoch_slot_no: 19096 block_no: 2091212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1746 time: 2019-01-21 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc206c198bc4f00ed002902f64c9fe6217fc07a45da784a7289e0b5b7b32e5d7bBlock Operator
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