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 2088707 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2090093 epoch_slot_no: 16493 block_no: 2088609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 17:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf97d7140ee9a9ee3a3a29faf0b4ed844a69af09822f7c5bfae5d6d520e921b99Block Operator
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