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 2079210 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2080595 epoch_slot_no: 6995 block_no: 2079112 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2019-01-18 12:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bc017c9db14be2bc7e6c8c3d565b80d3e44592a8c1297787f0e3a8f9b752a50Block Operator
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