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 2089723 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2091109 epoch_slot_no: 17509 block_no: 2089625 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3198 time: 2019-01-20 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57bd2e56c306bfc172ac1c83107b7ff6aee80a9ca5c2e46d2fbad1b91e8ecec5Block Operator
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