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 2078565 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2079950 epoch_slot_no: 6350 block_no: 2078467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2019-01-18 09:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d7c6768483c9472c5cd2c4d9f38523fca709937c080110897bc8c4f0aa81af6Block Operator
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