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 2070417 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2071803 epoch_slot_no: 19803 block_no: 2070320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1902 time: 2019-01-16 11:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x947d0bb2bff0380e1956bba4db0ffb31a5e2d4ffe64acbe7eaddf09b231bcbdcBlock Operator
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