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 2078899 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2080284 epoch_slot_no: 6684 block_no: 2078801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-01-18 10:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x777083f8edc816b0fae1951e11e7fdd69da6e618e9aad96602f0ffaa9035d570Block Operator
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