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 2089163 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2090549 epoch_slot_no: 16949 block_no: 2089065 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 19:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x142ce631ed75f84bf1d88690546c1a8f0eac3ec1db170035d2cc526a522cb2e9Block Operator
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