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 2080905 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2082291 epoch_slot_no: 8691 block_no: 2080807 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-18 22:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c8290197abc3d3e605b567e0b3026c9e71bf41463afae0936a2e0f06d2ce373Block Operator
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