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 2084749 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2086135 epoch_slot_no: 12535 block_no: 2084651 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1432 time: 2019-01-19 19:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07b66ab4fdb35bab00b5185e32427b8470aa66d259666bfcdc4c0fc084865a58Block Operator
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