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 2087963 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2089349 epoch_slot_no: 15749 block_no: 2087865 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1048 time: 2019-01-20 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x236e53c91388ed1dfa2db183d32ac11d5cd62961aa655d7d539b1c5021b8bdeeBlock Operator
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