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 2088693 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2090079 epoch_slot_no: 16479 block_no: 2088595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2019-01-20 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47f0e184fa31b2f3acb83ef9c1f2008002d6bd7d2b88ea96df3c793728859a7fBlock Operator
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