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 2088289 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2089675 epoch_slot_no: 16075 block_no: 2088191 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 15:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ac481a405d8e6dada1e29bc5d64b73cbb71a8a5eaa293fc15d67dba59ee8bc2Block Operator
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