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 2078372 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079757 epoch_slot_no: 6157 block_no: 2078274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 07:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0182c2398b4077bf15a5a7077158c4f30c2bdf7b8b53528be709eacad78efba7Block Operator
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