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 2082300 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083686 epoch_slot_no: 10086 block_no: 2082202 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1465 time: 2019-01-19 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45e74f1f1eb786adb2cbb822e13d4535a64762939e8c330646b5241adf9b98c6Block Operator
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