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 2082526 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083912 epoch_slot_no: 10312 block_no: 2082428 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-19 07:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e08fb7047bb1fbb1d29c9c0c87c8a4c1597c09b2e89e85ee793ca7b795b7a87Block Operator
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