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 2078478 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2079863 epoch_slot_no: 6263 block_no: 2078380 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1717 time: 2019-01-18 08:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8570a2cee3e0c91da40caee2c30913238cad8445eac9d6e1235a9e3d23142a8Block Operator
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