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 2079116 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2080501 epoch_slot_no: 6901 block_no: 2079018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-18 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadc1140911dad3dab28576e3f417a412fdb683c0e62a4b9ca95c5d85a56fc23eBlock Operator
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