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 2070791 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2072177 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 2070694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2647 time: 2019-01-16 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae24c826cb0e2de9fb8503f4fb2a97b7c80564bf8902adbbc5d8cc3b276a4ef1Block Operator
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