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 2079668 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2081054 epoch_slot_no: 7454 block_no: 2079570 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1434 time: 2019-01-18 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x454dfaf43316bfb1e4cb0e427fa5b76ab6a3e05fd8de0f78d4f234aed6592f27Block Operator
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