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 2070821 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2072207 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 2070724 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1381 time: 2019-01-16 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87e0c6e1b47edd78bd2b6d8717ffc7f8c8db1a557129c43520563f697859a492Block Operator
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