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 2071756 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073142 epoch_slot_no: 21142 block_no: 2071659 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-16 19:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x141f852d8d70eee1d52137c4753c27b30b82f17d86edced71217cf24ce936d0aBlock Operator
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