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 2073426 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2074811 epoch_slot_no: 1211 block_no: 2073328 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1000 time: 2019-01-17 04:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62e0f2ac96c5f859c5ab819e04410b6c3e306f0e69cf302dd252235b537e0b38Block Operator
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