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 2088479 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2089865 epoch_slot_no: 16265 block_no: 2088381 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2019-01-20 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cbb0d33f0a0f9c9bbba0217e2e6dab2916d508315c15052b38f61a2a7c8a423Block Operator
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