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 2072511 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2073896 epoch_slot_no: 296 block_no: 2072413 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1742 time: 2019-01-16 23:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6252bebfe7fd247d6a1892712f50f335ddd037c737509e139f96f5e079b4a835Block Operator
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