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 2081010 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2082396 epoch_slot_no: 8796 block_no: 2080912 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1971 time: 2019-01-18 22:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe7bb3a20dbc844fbc47c56425ddc2f61ac1f1f14423c07a50a910d84cbd48e3Block Operator
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