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 2073473 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2074858 epoch_slot_no: 1258 block_no: 2073375 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2019-01-17 04:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fe6021bfa5a66c7af5e5ddb6813ea8e6362df74333c1bca83f6d4589b9da36aBlock Operator
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