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 2087155 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2088541 epoch_slot_no: 14941 block_no: 2087057 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84159c2802b7aa33e3306039b8ba59a044a25621622c084f5d37da5eb92ee46cBlock Operator
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