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 2076379 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2077764 epoch_slot_no: 4164 block_no: 2076281 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 15498 time: 2019-01-17 20:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6036e796bce6d8689770d8f0a3a20a297f673f59c547111e3c30565655a022b7Block Operator
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