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 2080008 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2081394 epoch_slot_no: 7794 block_no: 2079910 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-01-18 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x965295beec45eb2e34724b96cc9f4320b7fce4986ac8c85be8c48c6e60c4b3acBlock Operator
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