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 2087996 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2089382 epoch_slot_no: 15782 block_no: 2087898 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3117980b4d184e653edfcf5cbf73a5f40a9e86d25d7324600fbd5b57b463392Block Operator
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