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 2090856 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2092242 epoch_slot_no: 18642 block_no: 2090758 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-21 05:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc283f6fdf992de973ecb572cec3f1cbfd8104de4e80e374221a3ff044ca04f37Block Operator
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