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 2073201 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2074586 epoch_slot_no: 986 block_no: 2073103 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1086 time: 2019-01-17 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cd28779a9538de34e28e907c18956ba448761bb96c686e7a4857be3da9b419dBlock Operator
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