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 2080790 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2082176 epoch_slot_no: 8576 block_no: 2080692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2019-01-18 21:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa962b9d4a67d4cfd674d217ca07c8658f19aab9bf49606f28ebf5b92c28b01eeBlock Operator
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