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 2080267 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2081653 epoch_slot_no: 8053 block_no: 2080169 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2019-01-18 18:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x496aa92c883664ead1022e40b0e1c4296d182aa1e45afc8b6e588ee9f64c9b89Block Operator
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