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 2083812 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2085198 epoch_slot_no: 11598 block_no: 2083714 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1374 time: 2019-01-19 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebf5ef9b4f00b7ce8b09b0bc386617b1768e560f4e5ce8f822eb78be05c7974eBlock Operator
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