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 2083085 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2084471 epoch_slot_no: 10871 block_no: 2082987 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-19 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf395eab5bbba60da2727316a093da3c164862bc5c56a3d5930c2d097a6b7aff3Block Operator
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