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 2077012 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2078397 epoch_slot_no: 4797 block_no: 2076914 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2019-01-18 00:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b708ac471a1a8acb41ebd271964f53216db64b99769da315609c680a2fb3f2Block Operator
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