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 2087859 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2089245 epoch_slot_no: 15645 block_no: 2087761 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2019-01-20 12:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb36bbfad813a4b08b357058a2026c2fb6d991fc47d738a244db497244219040eBlock Operator
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