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 2072154 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2073540 epoch_slot_no: 21540 block_no: 2072057 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1758 time: 2019-01-16 21:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x845771e3698931553b7aa0f2fca1aab134182692d04d636d7f6400542eb89be9Block Operator
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