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 2089718 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2091104 epoch_slot_no: 17504 block_no: 2089620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1092 time: 2019-01-20 22:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4c5929baf25979344619a6422e818017b33a7c8f3298a3acd625b450264b82cBlock Operator
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