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 2078119 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079504 epoch_slot_no: 5904 block_no: 2078021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bd5d848f0a9b857167ee7ccb9e6cabd70dd9ec583a86e1b40a3e962cdb21426Block Operator
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