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 2086942 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2088328 epoch_slot_no: 14728 block_no: 2086844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1073 time: 2019-01-20 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb06cb9cb3ba1aa9384269309dce41a25ce6c5dc8f0132416b32636fc7037c3c2Block Operator
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