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 2077283 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078668 epoch_slot_no: 5068 block_no: 2077185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2019-01-18 01:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1e50631cd3315a2395137c026b97e65dd2aa169069423760ccb45b3fbe77f62Block Operator
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