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 2071280 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072666 epoch_slot_no: 20666 block_no: 2071183 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-16 16:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04d50e7609bebe6f98a8c01b13ecb2abbd25ea64d6d3769e5af1c41b82788a2bBlock Operator
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