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 2071617 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073003 epoch_slot_no: 21003 block_no: 2071520 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-01-16 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x316f8635a6b286a10c7c4affaf9753c7975a6731ee9cdc0212ee69df8eeb337dBlock Operator
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