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 2078483 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2079868 epoch_slot_no: 6268 block_no: 2078385 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3559 time: 2019-01-18 08:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x905e94550ba05a7a7732224aa9ba27fe4ee36e17b25dcffb91c114997f4f8940Block Operator
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