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 2078490 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2079875 epoch_slot_no: 6275 block_no: 2078392 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2431 time: 2019-01-18 08:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5923bc688af8cfc28a05668f010c6649ecc164951fe4dcf267dc254bce09bc46Block Operator
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