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 2077019 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078404 epoch_slot_no: 4804 block_no: 2076921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d36920f28b4969d5daa265e4dd514a29bef9329d57301acb122149da1274296Block Operator
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