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 2093533 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2094919 epoch_slot_no: 21319 block_no: 2093435 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1739 time: 2019-01-21 20:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedd1ef5891dd3607f12ecd16d941572bc9f5151ce1bdf1f84100b3a3477ea64eBlock Operator
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