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 2087276 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2088662 epoch_slot_no: 15062 block_no: 2087178 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-01-20 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x580dec4824750b0307b0f700ecd548152a5b597bb36629cd131053b0df422c10Block Operator
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