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 2079793 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2081179 epoch_slot_no: 7579 block_no: 2079695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-01-18 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19dd388adda00d8fc6e7bd340d133525d035b1481c515079e8e36bff716adb20Block Operator
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