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 2071002 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072388 epoch_slot_no: 20388 block_no: 2070905 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-01-16 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa226933f79666a85675fa0885015d1f286d4ba209ca45438f2e418795a1c183Block Operator
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