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 2086411 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2087797 epoch_slot_no: 14197 block_no: 2086313 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-20 04:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb737482e80f7de38a289238b9af4eb61e90d9e94cf984ca6f7b7ca25c74786bBlock Operator
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