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 2084996 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2086382 epoch_slot_no: 12782 block_no: 2084898 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1599 time: 2019-01-19 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8cc5ebb31287e622aa778676a014e3aa803f039ad28c67659cc0930f0cf56d3Block Operator
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