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 2087010 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2088396 epoch_slot_no: 14796 block_no: 2086912 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 07:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x535293d4720b794c0f2ba193ad27e5fc3525d45fb0b01e60605a71c1e5edddf5Block Operator
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