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 2083553 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2084939 epoch_slot_no: 11339 block_no: 2083455 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1251 time: 2019-01-19 12:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1c9b275ccc7ecef971af32fa7298d303f0218fe47b95f171c7d1183883d5ecfBlock Operator
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