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 2077879 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079264 epoch_slot_no: 5664 block_no: 2077781 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-01-18 05:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e58cbe14ebfcf2fc0a1b2510f73293f64dfbcb4f11a49667487edea6ef806e2Block Operator
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