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 2076380 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2077765 epoch_slot_no: 4165 block_no: 2076282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6456 time: 2019-01-17 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05124230ea6cd81c3a28e9341495eef3e5931323f137adfd4c938c2838eb7f71Block Operator
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