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 2086431 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2087817 epoch_slot_no: 14217 block_no: 2086333 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 04:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb95f130d00a35279d0d24a8effc2409f5fc0e95a605a687cd991db9e1f45281Block Operator
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