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 2078260 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2079645 epoch_slot_no: 6045 block_no: 2078162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-01-18 07:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83c0e7c6f0f2aecf7eb21b64738f2b4ae57b4cc3bd8152eb4417526c3d65d98Block Operator
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