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 2078557 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2079942 epoch_slot_no: 6342 block_no: 2078459 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1865 time: 2019-01-18 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b6f5e4ff9adcc4fb67a65cc4bbe12de999071a3350bd83fb2c566b2534b704eBlock Operator
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