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 2076378 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2077763 epoch_slot_no: 4163 block_no: 2076280 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4826 time: 2019-01-17 20:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1eda033886c3930db4c6573703c5d2c0ffed4e0848e7bede194ddbdefabcb76Block Operator
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