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 2090550 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2091936 epoch_slot_no: 18336 block_no: 2090452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-21 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34e8756a09a2282f6447eb9bd7bd08f558e667902e34e56e494eda94b91161acBlock Operator
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