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 2070008 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2071394 epoch_slot_no: 19394 block_no: 2069911 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1079 time: 2019-01-16 09:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2744c39ff95d6b2840525644784e1e4c3e3c4db6a61512e7d3c0f31a868740cfBlock Operator
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