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 2079415 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2080801 epoch_slot_no: 7201 block_no: 2079317 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x796bd5efce524c46122f6f7185a944075f56e2730cea352b9ec00f5cb7af420eBlock Operator
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