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 2071429 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2072815 epoch_slot_no: 20815 block_no: 2071332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1699 time: 2019-01-16 17:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0f73f1af4e7c446a3651744eb5b5599ce02e1c7ebdc8bf2155e1ce4b9389986Block Operator
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