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 2070400 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2071786 epoch_slot_no: 19786 block_no: 2070303 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-16 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d26c6cf060f55b88da0dc0fd749bf79e8b2af8bb3356081ffa18e9e51307d4eBlock Operator
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