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 2077959 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079344 epoch_slot_no: 5744 block_no: 2077861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 05:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x361dfa67930a1e3de2a9941789be1ca941355d7e30191803059a0fa7d176a89cBlock Operator
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