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 2079714 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2081100 epoch_slot_no: 7500 block_no: 2079616 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2584 time: 2019-01-18 15:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64257b3831d2ef111c5fe69c4aa069e4d63ce1398ca2f0f82e061166ac814dfaBlock Operator
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