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 2071958 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073344 epoch_slot_no: 21344 block_no: 2071861 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-16 20:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1387407d423ddea3ee669921c652582f97328b2119273524900c0e4f700b891bBlock Operator
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