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 2076537 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2077922 epoch_slot_no: 4322 block_no: 2076439 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2019-01-17 21:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43e78b3873547637bef37e595ed77c488f4a70a5b1f83f4019ee34ff7864a81cBlock Operator
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