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 2078287 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079672 epoch_slot_no: 6072 block_no: 2078189 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 07:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99515965427f47a89ba112caff28a74632c5e3c51b5c4da107606c2876688f37Block Operator
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