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 2076377 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2077762 epoch_slot_no: 4162 block_no: 2076279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1206 time: 2019-01-17 20:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b0e2add8c8db68846763073c96bc68d2ee754c87cc90763db2acbe9cb6577deBlock Operator
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