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 2077598 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2078983 epoch_slot_no: 5383 block_no: 2077500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2019-01-18 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x870a26cc92a87ce10b72442b7200968ff36a572704affa98a241cae452700b8bBlock Operator
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