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 2089871 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2091257 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2089773 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3701 time: 2019-01-20 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcf7bb97923a059eb6b4d401aeeda885716515d6d0753d5d17493c856d73f045Block Operator
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