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 2077647 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2079032 epoch_slot_no: 5432 block_no: 2077549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6274 time: 2019-01-18 03:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x719541994220277eed2beddf43289852e7f0db84dc6c5e4ef45bb48f93946f0eBlock Operator
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