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 2077679 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079064 epoch_slot_no: 5464 block_no: 2077581 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1900 time: 2019-01-18 04:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdf557e194578afff9b706c3d9da4731c473c00009a701164ce72c8b820c0326Block Operator
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