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 2073384 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2074769 epoch_slot_no: 1169 block_no: 2073286 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-01-17 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe193f69bbd04d65917012039e264ceb1df26603fc2cb086ecbc4ce2b9e26ca7eBlock Operator
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