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 2080072 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2081458 epoch_slot_no: 7858 block_no: 2079974 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1446 time: 2019-01-18 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74ac37af2b38e177396a5dbd65afae9db45a6fc69fac1f4850cd6486d0ffaa5eBlock Operator
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