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 2071346 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072732 epoch_slot_no: 20732 block_no: 2071249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-16 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2555f7d53e8cb8e876c46dbbee1bd6052808adcaa523b587f9db08c3bf508bb6Block Operator
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