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 2076941 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2078326 epoch_slot_no: 4726 block_no: 2076843 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1522 time: 2019-01-18 00:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x714c955fa95da7aa3c9a9770746c8c15565f2086fc38e88d52600f21a69d4aa5Block Operator
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