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 2083380 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2084766 epoch_slot_no: 11166 block_no: 2083282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-19 11:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16e316fe5b1802782077f91c6db7b69ed958ea04d79eff2c8cdc834d2899c6f1Block Operator
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