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 2079746 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2081132 epoch_slot_no: 7532 block_no: 2079648 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-18 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e963e843ddb0f55bf2bb435b55b85437cc4147b6c7f8fa96fecf2a1da9d0e8cBlock Operator
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