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 2077662 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2079047 epoch_slot_no: 5447 block_no: 2077564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13103 time: 2019-01-18 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65dd5d39549c339c93702964934179a7e5f50d64693109e941bdfb4e1cf8016cBlock Operator
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