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 2072895 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2074280 epoch_slot_no: 680 block_no: 2072797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-17 01:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb108b96b84281533d9a94f606fbc9487b816e244fbd89483a7d19be775d1a4eBlock Operator
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