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 2077931 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2079316 epoch_slot_no: 5716 block_no: 2077833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1336 time: 2019-01-18 05:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f952534e0c2e1072b606e5fc6c95cbd7ea3851fff89ae765088e3428fd8f6f7Block Operator
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