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 2071476 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072862 epoch_slot_no: 20862 block_no: 2071379 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1190 time: 2019-01-16 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x133b793391d36eeae73fb7da6051955e3e1d8a77fc17673a014eeb486e18d9dbBlock Operator
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