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 2090519 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2091905 epoch_slot_no: 18305 block_no: 2090421 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-21 03:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41a0d199a1f8ff7d25f0ce53ce2e76680ac251fff9c902a1cb4ba3315e9045e1Block Operator
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