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 2087743 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2089129 epoch_slot_no: 15529 block_no: 2087645 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1529 time: 2019-01-20 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3b268587fbe50c073d0e04b1de40e631271aaa9cc47ec8caed9c2ba421ee9a3Block Operator
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