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 2079317 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2080702 epoch_slot_no: 7102 block_no: 2079219 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1849 time: 2019-01-18 13:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7352f08d5eba182ea274095093f4f6c9f26b2d4e02bc4cc26a2bdae56e7df962Block Operator
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