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 2072798 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2074183 epoch_slot_no: 583 block_no: 2072700 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-01-17 00:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x552fb14f77b0d941c12b2216f600797c19d64fe38b62471d1b038b13265c2e30Block Operator
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