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 2072816 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2074201 epoch_slot_no: 601 block_no: 2072718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1567 time: 2019-01-17 01:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76bdcf391b0a29bc93b8b512b0357832f277c13a1e6430a31f68d5d4a2f6f2deBlock Operator
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