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 2083660 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2085046 epoch_slot_no: 11446 block_no: 2083562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-19 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc188a4bdb1e9d0389986a3cea9af0ce4528bdf11b483d4f7219785d1b12bd57Block Operator
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