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 2078564 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2079949 epoch_slot_no: 6349 block_no: 2078466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2019-01-18 09:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd814246e96b1b38c042df406af3ea1986d6b65e84a64820aded523d9edcd3d2Block Operator
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