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 2080832 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2082218 epoch_slot_no: 8618 block_no: 2080734 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1684 time: 2019-01-18 21:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23f49b415035aebb761a58305b70ab8bd74e20f1efad6a143a6012bc064e7da9Block Operator
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