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 2087749 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2089135 epoch_slot_no: 15535 block_no: 2087651 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-01-20 12:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfde980e62db218a0273ca70b8cb565d4892be178364f6710b2a452b02e4d4884Block Operator
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