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 2081805 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2083191 epoch_slot_no: 9591 block_no: 2081707 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-19 03:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fc53789a9ca2ffa0635ce28e44a1e8115d9477c29e723417cc12e41ea88b8aaBlock Operator
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