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 2069072 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2070458 epoch_slot_no: 18458 block_no: 2068975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-01-16 04:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0db08b18b0392901f43bc77b73423967ad82d0d98286d23c4e8cbf7861b5121Block Operator
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