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 2077391 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078776 epoch_slot_no: 5176 block_no: 2077293 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1155 time: 2019-01-18 02:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38c17671dbbed6f3cc529616aef7da722af71660c95babbbc39f47bb4402d6e5Block Operator
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