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 2078771 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2080156 epoch_slot_no: 6556 block_no: 2078673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-18 10:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb90d5e1cfbd0b32f405c41270c2b0234e8b8e060e4e83ab8ea18f1cdf60094aBlock Operator
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