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 2083084 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2084470 epoch_slot_no: 10870 block_no: 2082986 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2113 time: 2019-01-19 10:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40d1e496d5c89762cbe0019080849a92849e4ba23e1df4608033f3dae2c1a522Block Operator
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