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 2079642 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2081028 epoch_slot_no: 7428 block_no: 2079544 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2019-01-18 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93a1d08e2a3fe46ab34270c111e6365d7da5c4e3d8ee0942a04e496d9a2eb641Block Operator
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