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 2084476 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2085862 epoch_slot_no: 12262 block_no: 2084378 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1925 time: 2019-01-19 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86132fc955c2b1b8a6af67f0b60e27ed0664c863b14b06db8657a1a1807087e8Block Operator
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