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 2078385 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2079770 epoch_slot_no: 6170 block_no: 2078287 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2019-01-18 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31e73edaf56a8a72a60ae1343a49f11fe873e412f6cf203162a99fa7f8e506f5Block Operator
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