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 2070450 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2071836 epoch_slot_no: 19836 block_no: 2070353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-16 11:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbc2e2d2a3954f627789a7dffa2bad43e502db5f2146d22148d7283c65098b8fBlock Operator
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