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 2075978 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2077363 epoch_slot_no: 3763 block_no: 2075880 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-17 18:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bf03adcbf68946a1694b2ed38f14df826e6d2647f972b58ba9df0765eb3463dBlock Operator
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