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 2085911 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2087297 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 2085813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2797 time: 2019-01-20 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f3f656866ae3461eebc6f349b602535e0ab1df4499d9d6822d2e93b9e4caf4cBlock Operator
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