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 2089697 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2091083 epoch_slot_no: 17483 block_no: 2089599 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 907 time: 2019-01-20 22:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40b42a121a9c37118b532aa8a889dfcec0ea4b72a5bca43fe4d9442c6f07777dBlock Operator
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