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 2080557 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2081943 epoch_slot_no: 8343 block_no: 2080459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1290 time: 2019-01-18 20:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf2b809fc6f57a53bb805165f9c99cb4c73c2f14655c5266d609c62889011506Block Operator
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