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 2084277 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2085663 epoch_slot_no: 12063 block_no: 2084179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1079 time: 2019-01-19 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5d8a1a7229462a91946bd37a9d87ed95b08eb9e9762ae71fd9db1b903b610e1Block Operator
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