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 2078353 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079738 epoch_slot_no: 6138 block_no: 2078255 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-18 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaafaeabb2d78ab639d7f6ac0cdcbe77d2c68f3150b0d441d6e7e398906294758Block Operator
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