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 2084703 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2086089 epoch_slot_no: 12489 block_no: 2084605 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1732 time: 2019-01-19 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2542482af61be90d20692b12956710d3ad4527fac0ce238967d33f3ca5d8e7adBlock Operator
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