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 2079041 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2080426 epoch_slot_no: 6826 block_no: 2078943 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37276ecb537854a33752f728897dc0c2c0b6d76fb43dced7e6853cf2d01fc259Block Operator
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