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 2087798 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2089184 epoch_slot_no: 15584 block_no: 2087700 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-20 12:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44fb009a68441f4dd7c1a468a0d8416c83544f85400a46495ce0b794c6f6af6fBlock Operator
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