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 2084493 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2085879 epoch_slot_no: 12279 block_no: 2084395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-19 17:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dd483eb865535decc33a07fd0c79f7a5e4e126f513b5ab92830904751b6ab15Block Operator
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