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 2083214 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2084600 epoch_slot_no: 11000 block_no: 2083116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6540 time: 2019-01-19 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5f7f7907e2456413efef8069a02f54259ab2a6119cc039558647345c3783cbeBlock Operator
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