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 2078742 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2080127 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 2078644 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2019-01-18 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97ba6da1453510441cc8f04247de00d6a729b4eeced21eca72eeec0e372cdc39Block Operator
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