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 2071122 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072508 epoch_slot_no: 20508 block_no: 2071025 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2019-01-16 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e22e1231093babc3a6fed93407e0b63a4576a4d42e07d6637f2de083e4a4985Block Operator
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