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 2078712 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2080097 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 2078614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2075 time: 2019-01-18 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcfa39ac0ac82a61be00fb02e3c9ffa070eaa4207fadab9beeba918387f2fba4Block Operator
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