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 2082348 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2083734 epoch_slot_no: 10134 block_no: 2082250 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1366 time: 2019-01-19 06:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c82d84daf9a81af77e380d4b7d4c9a2bd34ff0c2651632cf38597abd8c7fa2cBlock Operator
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