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 2072123 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073509 epoch_slot_no: 21509 block_no: 2072026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2019-01-16 21:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdf512afee2bf0505e0c2cdf00d0ec2ec50d6e4fdcc0c8174d7ff61673556898Block Operator
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