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 2079611 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2080997 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 2079513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1899 time: 2019-01-18 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03a320af646df2cd467b8937c4c9065cd9a87e2b924a278130859e54966b3b48Block Operator
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