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 2071233 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072619 epoch_slot_no: 20619 block_no: 2071136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-16 16:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x694a6164c3fe70e35192b8c8ae5718b1fd19f98109a1c9bb3eef8155687abbd0Block Operator
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