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 2088461 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2089847 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 2088363 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2019-01-20 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac49f1bbb7886ad4fb78269ce4940c96b7f929146879ebb53661fdaeb6db4eaeBlock Operator
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