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 2070522 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2071908 epoch_slot_no: 19908 block_no: 2070425 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2019-01-16 12:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33d079d79e0bd2e256e636d6c33dee9ca330d2f6f8c6793718b7f9816764ad0fBlock Operator
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