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 2073069 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2074454 epoch_slot_no: 854 block_no: 2072971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2019-01-17 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0921a1fe668ad43a4923711f23f6061ff548cd820f5469be3f20dbf93601dfeBlock Operator
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