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 2083565 Details
Epoch: 96Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 2084951
epoch_slot_no: 11351
block_no: 2083467
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 1355
time: 2019-01-19 12:48:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x1223b6fb8ca98f283b49f258731e21e417c07f9ad1e437feba06616604bfbec2
Block Operator
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