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 2083877 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2085263 epoch_slot_no: 11663 block_no: 2083779 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1222 time: 2019-01-19 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6130a787721a544cb6742ed114b5893f9274ac668939c1bc84c6692d35fb89d9Block Operator
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