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 2086112 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2087498 epoch_slot_no: 13898 block_no: 2086014 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2019-01-20 02:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45b3786730f483db0fc66316362fbdad162d930fc489e7a48e2b591d3dc466e3Block Operator
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