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 2072380 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073765 epoch_slot_no: 165 block_no: 2072282 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-16 22:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3be9cb54f199a8cc126b5fb97b8f8b6d8b8e8c7ab254c77c81ceb899c339e4eaBlock Operator
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