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 2083964 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2085350 epoch_slot_no: 11750 block_no: 2083866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-19 15:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e4b92641b9035a646dda59b6a0ae1c8f6e60427b971b26fe56eedb25349599dBlock Operator
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