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 2070911 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2072297 epoch_slot_no: 20297 block_no: 2070814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1883 time: 2019-01-16 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ac9f8f8bde6165a5364706d66d9923cceb5cb4a3765e41c3bce8ace5779b39bBlock Operator
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