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 2081494 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2082880 epoch_slot_no: 9280 block_no: 2081396 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-19 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb358adef936931e62b48b960a6f3824ef42548393a1fe763caeb4c1cc992de29Block Operator
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