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 2072526 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2073911 epoch_slot_no: 311 block_no: 2072428 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1078 time: 2019-01-16 23:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1030a6d35e2f612c27982dcb03b1dad06f7a3d521b9b0e0078ca2a78df843391Block Operator
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