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 2088691 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2090077 epoch_slot_no: 16477 block_no: 2088593 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-01-20 17:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe8fdb8edbd232689d268dadc055f7094e9fe3f947dd301640f00f8451e00349Block Operator
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