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 2076943 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078328 epoch_slot_no: 4728 block_no: 2076845 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-18 00:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83bb01d1a28d7d44473218e2b996a0ca12701f574801c5b370da5b22b88b308eBlock Operator
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