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 2077790 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2079175 epoch_slot_no: 5575 block_no: 2077692 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-18 04:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31bfc611b0585cf5d0f62a18490bf0468892f87190280801df8b28f7f70a26d8Block Operator
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