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 2083017 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2084403 epoch_slot_no: 10803 block_no: 2082919 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1165 time: 2019-01-19 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74a2a7556e69a68921440b0f2fd39c4c5c0c60f3adada4d167892f5b3ddf890bBlock Operator
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