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 2083131 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2084517 epoch_slot_no: 10917 block_no: 2083033 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1555 time: 2019-01-19 10:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b25444cfcc904e4d6d47fa589aa5174441ebb8bf2db3be20df3a7d0914a4a04Block Operator
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