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 2079895 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2081281 epoch_slot_no: 7681 block_no: 2079797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1081 time: 2019-01-18 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4800e108a938c977a4a1ab65306216bc22d5f6d81754130c230b74188856095cBlock Operator
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