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 2071838 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073224 epoch_slot_no: 21224 block_no: 2071741 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-16 19:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e83ecbfff1282fc11b3a214c0c9add175dc8b9dc54b46b062dab0ab81424afbBlock Operator
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