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 2094873 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2096258 epoch_slot_no: 1058 block_no: 2094774 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1283 time: 2019-01-22 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b189e3e0029bc99277e14622650c84863bdf49fe48f28359c7d9bb121fbf64eBlock Operator
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