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 2070544 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2071930 epoch_slot_no: 19930 block_no: 2070447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1088 time: 2019-01-16 12:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc658fb760d4b31c634de65779d6a1f4661dc2cb610defed45dd8b662b64268edBlock Operator
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