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 2082376 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083762 epoch_slot_no: 10162 block_no: 2082278 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-19 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77687543046e3417f588327e69dbdbf69859c26af51f736856820fd6a4b1f61dBlock Operator
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