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 2082577 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2083963 epoch_slot_no: 10363 block_no: 2082479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1313 time: 2019-01-19 07:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88b4cd54600c56c35712788c494f05f2ad383c595b04c586241846c56edc99a6Block Operator
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