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 2082118 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083504 epoch_slot_no: 9904 block_no: 2082020 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-19 04:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x735d60b214b94baf29deb38e1d125aae3370d913c27c64a4d5d05c51f99c0bfaBlock Operator
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