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 2071324 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072710 epoch_slot_no: 20710 block_no: 2071227 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-16 16:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4714b2c15ba726ef4ef1ef97b2863e98d57a1bc81bdf8087a5995e6890ea92cBlock Operator
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