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 2072412 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2073797 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 2072314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2019-01-16 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca7f9bad72c5fca5e622520d27a701ce5728f5e354e24c846a934fd2bb8ed856Block Operator
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