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 2078303 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079688 epoch_slot_no: 6088 block_no: 2078205 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 07:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a53cb57551239ae849989364dd53f2eb9cdd0256f2a73e5c4a098b9a7220c94Block Operator
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