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 2089615 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2091001 epoch_slot_no: 17401 block_no: 2089517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-20 22:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0b85d1dbfe7e70c795a87ddf20deabd22c1badeb5215e31d6f44e8f816dfc7bBlock Operator
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