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 2079619 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2081005 epoch_slot_no: 7405 block_no: 2079521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1253 time: 2019-01-18 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfab2346381c287db9f4178cc7fcf2bc6ac6b80c39f803dae0eff806f9352a905Block Operator
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