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 2077298 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078683 epoch_slot_no: 5083 block_no: 2077200 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6784 time: 2019-01-18 01:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed10f7f75e75ac55bafa87b5b985ccce93073e8784eda33edabd2878cddb9921Block Operator
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