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 2086269 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2087655 epoch_slot_no: 14055 block_no: 2086171 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 03:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46533e584ff8d0869d46d950ed8f042de01f55294286c82d09343f92462b0676Block Operator
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