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 2087993 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2089379 epoch_slot_no: 15779 block_no: 2087895 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-01-20 13:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3c5fa99f06dbb705034428876001365bb78d304060d29629c032fe705fecf50Block Operator
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