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 2087225 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2088611 epoch_slot_no: 15011 block_no: 2087127 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2019-01-20 09:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9a08132df87ff63688c797f336fefb44e47fa4a87565484f13c24fd48b36a09Block Operator
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