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 2078389 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2079774 epoch_slot_no: 6174 block_no: 2078291 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2402 time: 2019-01-18 08:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0b0416ef04ee31b7d46a6000e88c01a1f23a5973ccf0cb3204d9d035a52f091Block Operator
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