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 2072348 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2073733 epoch_slot_no: 133 block_no: 2072250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1430 time: 2019-01-16 22:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe374f6b3d700fd1394006e99d9e890035136c3d3e4a54f9aaf49716a384b34c2Block Operator
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