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 2084831 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2086217 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 2084733 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1740 time: 2019-01-19 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5058b142b6e3bcafb6fca43ff09cc24753eaabcf34701e0717693ee36def5825Block Operator
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