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 2089414 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2090800 epoch_slot_no: 17200 block_no: 2089316 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-01-20 21:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6bbc1e45e7f267e0c6131da716ebff7f544c0e215561f0b05be821f6bbc274fBlock Operator
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