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 2082505 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083891 epoch_slot_no: 10291 block_no: 2082407 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-19 06:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2550b5b109290b8d32a08dc9ac3f69a521ecc31c1fc3131fc3ec9dac08e0a4c4Block Operator
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