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 2080283 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2081669 epoch_slot_no: 8069 block_no: 2080185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1397 time: 2019-01-18 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeacc8675a65dbd4205e977e581a0bb6ddd23e8c4b23a7e0b5f186f9a2abb679bBlock Operator
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