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 2077563 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2078948 epoch_slot_no: 5348 block_no: 2077465 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2019-01-18 03:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55ad340ae85a4cb5616ae082c56ac55012cbf2f09ea7cb1ce5b65935bbb98786Block Operator
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