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 2087251 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2088637 epoch_slot_no: 15037 block_no: 2087153 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 09:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16105d3501a84ed2bdbd61ce99c3c2690f86d6b920da361511e2d955d08f4479Block Operator
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