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 2090564 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2091950 epoch_slot_no: 18350 block_no: 2090466 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 956 time: 2019-01-21 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd6c6b563e3fe2cdfb0c48330cbf25e53c5b7c799bf96c98ade90988447327bcBlock Operator
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