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 2071492 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072878 epoch_slot_no: 20878 block_no: 2071395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1190 time: 2019-01-16 17:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed9edad04b70a90059c71d436e42e8597f4f2a9da79e4ec30acf4aeb485a1940Block Operator
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