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 2077430 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2078815 epoch_slot_no: 5215 block_no: 2077332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2206 time: 2019-01-18 02:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2da19e1be12bcf9cc3c665dde08da8b0ada1c0d1186524276a41ea2066835afaBlock Operator
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