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 2091009 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2092395 epoch_slot_no: 18795 block_no: 2090911 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2082 time: 2019-01-21 06:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4486b6525790afc0df0fc8c9aabfb0bf7607ea61d8c6daf64ad1a5ad7d6cac09Block Operator
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