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 2083627 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2085013 epoch_slot_no: 11413 block_no: 2083529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2019-01-19 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6d8d14bbd4015d8a895ba7577feaeb6614a568000e7853d2e6ad502d412feb7Block Operator
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