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 2077814 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2079199 epoch_slot_no: 5599 block_no: 2077716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-01-18 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86b157cb0cda7612566ded10b6904034a3f76d324ee1a1412b4fa4d0597981e4Block Operator
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