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 2082744 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2084130 epoch_slot_no: 10530 block_no: 2082646 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1075 time: 2019-01-19 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bac9fbc4abe4b4d80b70f3e4e8b0f85955de95dd049e0c7f36a9875a453a8f5Block Operator
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