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 2071606 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2072992 epoch_slot_no: 20992 block_no: 2071509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-16 18:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a943dc354078d7ef2c72f259d31338691f0b996a12f96bc938084d565398b31Block Operator
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