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 2085790 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2087176 epoch_slot_no: 13576 block_no: 2085692 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2347 time: 2019-01-20 01:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb663a66616a59da2d17b7aa69febecc5a9d4cdc444281d1f90e63cd8774ae9fBlock Operator
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