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 2080983 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2082369 epoch_slot_no: 8769 block_no: 2080885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2019-01-18 22:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x483e0d0817ecedb7b0024d9fd05245b9a7b3934359083b3cd1906c49cdbb9fb7Block Operator
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