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 2072741 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2074126 epoch_slot_no: 526 block_no: 2072643 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2112 time: 2019-01-17 00:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cd192a6c242d7f37c90a10ef323ced08a87c028d4154d6713e09f5362c4448dBlock Operator
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