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 2087837 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2089223 epoch_slot_no: 15623 block_no: 2087739 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1710 time: 2019-01-20 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x020499ba28d8ec4df1b67aa9a434bbbba3f32c9b5d40b3743f9994aeaf103d7cBlock Operator
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