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 2085692 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2087078 epoch_slot_no: 13478 block_no: 2085594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1090 time: 2019-01-20 00:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82150b59630eacf9d9ab0d0ff87ecf62ea7d77f2f2db306446ababe04b9a428bBlock Operator
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