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 2079462 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2080848 epoch_slot_no: 7248 block_no: 2079364 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2066 time: 2019-01-18 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c48d8ba723c57f64cd26e35e3a3ff5b575f9526726cf7d96def69d9c1b5073dBlock Operator
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