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 2072189 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073575 epoch_slot_no: 21575 block_no: 2072092 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-16 21:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf125c6f456c3923efa6c46943b49a5de9b6cca2329592898722d168acff07c25Block Operator
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