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 2094012 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2095397 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 2093913 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1927 time: 2019-01-21 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x796fc5a8f6e74094ab6779f5a85fa21d1802e8891efeb0949bb9c34d2842369cBlock Operator
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