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 2087383 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2088769 epoch_slot_no: 15169 block_no: 2087285 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-20 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf867b82c914955141302ef1741822a320df3f8aa2d64a8fbe79bd6ee626df5dfBlock Operator
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