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 2077056 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078441 epoch_slot_no: 4841 block_no: 2076958 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-18 00:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2c82a55379fb98f5de2698bbe374d8fefac3e3b9c3b164ecadc81331f8bbee1Block Operator
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