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 2071170 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072556 epoch_slot_no: 20556 block_no: 2071073 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2019-01-16 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9596379379fc89a1d0cda463ffac9e52824e980ee3d2e4010de98be5c59854d0Block Operator
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