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 2087784 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2089170 epoch_slot_no: 15570 block_no: 2087686 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2213 time: 2019-01-20 12:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02f6b00e539ed9ced371755cdbca92c5117952984f90f4b9b1fc118fdce82dd6Block Operator
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