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 2082316 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083702 epoch_slot_no: 10102 block_no: 2082218 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1325 time: 2019-01-19 05:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x984b347ae5b49e8dd9cad9adb22846bb1ff9c0023bf09f62f10be263c56d222cBlock Operator
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