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 2079433 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2080819 epoch_slot_no: 7219 block_no: 2079335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-18 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4c2fb2842a4f0658973fd035491aeafdb365d8dbd1d96591dec355d05b6f0f7Block Operator
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