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 2083182 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2084568 epoch_slot_no: 10968 block_no: 2083084 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-01-19 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a7ecfb5656c6ce8e750bef4cf0e3598495a7ba8c1932985e87e84fe0d1d9ee4Block Operator
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