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 2084321 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2085707 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 2084223 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2019-01-19 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c1117c9f15f7aabe1ecab7685075ca9d3217cb3a4fc5db30e47018c37ec959Block Operator
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