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 2095632 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2097017 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2095533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2581 time: 2019-01-22 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53db524cc76cc2431143fe77a2c79b6e91a859f4f4c73acec0b63e1f4ffbc306Block Operator
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