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 2086304 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2087690 epoch_slot_no: 14090 block_no: 2086206 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2019-01-20 04:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96941ef2f116b63900cd9543c8577938e0c66d50de9e9ec7053f120af211ae96Block Operator
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