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 2077374 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078759 epoch_slot_no: 5159 block_no: 2077276 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 02:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d2df60523f031de32bd69873bf9dfc0c3b4f2b0c884ca710dfc1a8f0c79c597Block Operator
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