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 2082373 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083759 epoch_slot_no: 10159 block_no: 2082275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-01-19 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ab17aebaada3a216fc3fa04be37ac7cb42e56dbb89dde729e11456f858b1c3aBlock Operator
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