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 2078172 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2079557 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 2078074 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-01-18 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4fff833efb1c63497509829ee7ad218d280ba31031271c5a378b32f83f3d301Block Operator
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