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 2076806 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2078191 epoch_slot_no: 4591 block_no: 2076708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-01-17 23:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb52286733387f7f2217a7cbf3b3f7b35e8c2d0f2158f0e73c312c9cadf7d04a6Block Operator
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