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 2085644 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2087030 epoch_slot_no: 13430 block_no: 2085546 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-20 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1154828f38ea832b2936c9083b668b77227892e681427c48c859d7b6662edc34Block Operator
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