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 2072231 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073616 epoch_slot_no: 16 block_no: 2072133 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2019-01-16 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f28fe9e33b443fcf81a6c7d6fdb9bdd48bd4525e601106587c9c26314c58f53Block Operator
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