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 2081083 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2082469 epoch_slot_no: 8869 block_no: 2080985 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-18 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ef5a5733e6eea4e1dff03ecf9e64eb8c5de83d3e8fec727cec00fe6343dc87bBlock Operator
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