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 2071864 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073250 epoch_slot_no: 21250 block_no: 2071767 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1366 time: 2019-01-16 19:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0300b46ffa246ef556fdd73fea8fdc9fee3bad656eb2b011b6496d27eaac36e2Block Operator
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