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 2089471 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2090857 epoch_slot_no: 17257 block_no: 2089373 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x659645cb15150b953b1fc982a310e693fa0e6186d2075c5ee4e6956a27331ea0Block Operator
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