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 2082551 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2083937 epoch_slot_no: 10337 block_no: 2082453 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-19 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe672dcaddfdde4aab776be04dbd9e568e81650340b1798703c3e350e8f970d1aBlock Operator
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