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 2079979 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2081365 epoch_slot_no: 7765 block_no: 2079881 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-01-18 16:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a90f9ff7a676a00f0ae38d5ea3cca44322069591babbc7e54d54ead529dd993Block Operator
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