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 2079610 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2080996 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 2079512 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-18 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb1c814faa44585fcdffbd91634c4d16ea6cc83b0e6bec3861b31d8fe366dfabBlock Operator
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