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 2077488 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2078873 epoch_slot_no: 5273 block_no: 2077390 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2019-01-18 03:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3779c652742017f87749c23a6e8780d3c0107414be8bf7fc4a9fe8d54d961cf2Block Operator
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