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 2071024 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072410 epoch_slot_no: 20410 block_no: 2070927 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-16 15:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b6d0df74777cf60355e6b55dedfbff5399c3adf543fe85960a1b2f293540647Block Operator
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