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 2090901 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2092287 epoch_slot_no: 18687 block_no: 2090803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-01-21 05:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8b20341e2dae1ce828e152ae2188e45e702e7bf99003fa5664cbad029da16caBlock Operator
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