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 2093093 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2094479 epoch_slot_no: 20879 block_no: 2092995 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-21 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x560a01e091f68702e525965f1a479905c6191493978ca9c5283c4fe8bc1d238bBlock Operator
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