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 2072874 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2074259 epoch_slot_no: 659 block_no: 2072776 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-17 01:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4891f71ea3bd21601d6509a4cec979f7ecdabce12922e49539270e58ec3071bdBlock Operator
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