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 2088659 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2090045 epoch_slot_no: 16445 block_no: 2088561 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1081 time: 2019-01-20 17:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36ca980d2eaccd2d41121683d635af13a8d87c623658192d7ff3739725a7fc9bBlock Operator
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