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 2093347 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2094733 epoch_slot_no: 21133 block_no: 2093249 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-21 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4fe336b01c1eadd9562b1547c0ce41d1580d7ce1101d0c1dd85ed6707e32fbfBlock Operator
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