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 2088071 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2089457 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2087973 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2079 time: 2019-01-20 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92ad223a9a73287bc89e04adb168dadd6fba60768a956c5b153b005e2a47d2e7Block Operator
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