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 2088326 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2089712 epoch_slot_no: 16112 block_no: 2088228 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-20 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e4776996f2741295372429ef380db194ae8415434170b8eac79f36b76597035Block Operator
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