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 2077256 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2078641 epoch_slot_no: 5041 block_no: 2077158 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3343 time: 2019-01-18 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb71550be768599bf4df9cde4c5a16cb80d129166e4470c6813e8ab8af43a6cdBlock Operator
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