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 2087826 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2089212 epoch_slot_no: 15612 block_no: 2087728 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2043 time: 2019-01-20 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x585cffc9e7b859b7a2af52a8eeba60c04bef78853893b59bec8aa2260b13312eBlock Operator
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