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 2081550 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2082936 epoch_slot_no: 9336 block_no: 2081452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2019-01-19 01:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75df4cc351f658b7b3bc1c73fa11168e14ef145aa7d7bf945ae67e8ddef4b875Block Operator
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