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 2080328 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2081714 epoch_slot_no: 8114 block_no: 2080230 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 18:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1f89f0a1955173198d2ceed0e8d3aa2c92e4274b795daddae0d783497c13d76Block Operator
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