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 2080679 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2082065 epoch_slot_no: 8465 block_no: 2080581 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-18 20:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1ada20726e28e43855dbe34d855ff2bc8b013d01580cdeac11739ca6a21420bBlock Operator
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