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 2088661 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2090047 epoch_slot_no: 16447 block_no: 2088563 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-01-20 17:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec639af4109961869722a7f356f7d9217b0ef70cfd35b0e16024e60efc368d8aBlock Operator
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