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 2087698 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2089084 epoch_slot_no: 15484 block_no: 2087600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2019-01-20 11:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dc2ecb673644bbc31c52d2d66f5f6b1ef1b8b687f5644e4e59cfdbfe738b56eBlock Operator
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