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 2076693 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078078 epoch_slot_no: 4478 block_no: 2076595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1216 time: 2019-01-17 22:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6e97fa50af685c37b2729381699c81b52a06679e2a413ea9b5e6cc5dafa4c5dBlock Operator
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