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 2086484 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2087870 epoch_slot_no: 14270 block_no: 2086386 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05d88a7fad9b5faced7539f70ca99a7c887b4aff539f9bf8f35c0d3254640ff4Block Operator
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