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 2081887 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083273 epoch_slot_no: 9673 block_no: 2081789 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-19 03:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a27549395e60413bb8adb8cb6f0ea493b0c12c7feb290277e017f4e8b404260Block Operator
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