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 2081527 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2082913 epoch_slot_no: 9313 block_no: 2081429 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1690 time: 2019-01-19 01:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdade24fe0f6b9698ae93e58f9f743a034b5f96246f85bf0f0cd8cb62a94d596eBlock Operator
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