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 2078691 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 2080076 epoch_slot_no: 6476 block_no: 2078593 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8588 time: 2019-01-18 09:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd39920231265394818aea70a5c506a656eb77828926a5f122908347057a047dBlock Operator
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