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 2085021 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2086407 epoch_slot_no: 12807 block_no: 2084923 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2019-01-19 20:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdd4a542a97d8eda7879111c0f36177bb5bcab313b0bf0721e9a11d3350b2f5dBlock Operator
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