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 2081075 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2082461 epoch_slot_no: 8861 block_no: 2080977 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1862 time: 2019-01-18 22:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x106de072acd6b7291f03a313cce7cb97726e7a4d46ef7874141785bd7f80430fBlock Operator
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