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 2088083 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2089469 epoch_slot_no: 15869 block_no: 2087985 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-01-20 13:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x130056e4eeba6d51ed7aa529728b06ded92fe49db27b0996a57b6c5e44dc5901Block Operator
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