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 2076098 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2077483 epoch_slot_no: 3883 block_no: 2076000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 992 time: 2019-01-17 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb2ab0bc27c6b9674e767de4bef6b567a228dbc3b5d16719a76d0534ce9ceb5dBlock Operator
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