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 2087039 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2088425 epoch_slot_no: 14825 block_no: 2086941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 08:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f850b022f91611e2b5d0ddd2a8490ff95972fe254ab94e3c1b77dd76a8f96acBlock Operator
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