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 2094613 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2095998 epoch_slot_no: 798 block_no: 2094514 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1000 time: 2019-01-22 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb86869619b919b50ed98a5fe302fe2fb54148c79eb24745472875b1ea7b90fafBlock Operator
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