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 2073484 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2074869 epoch_slot_no: 1269 block_no: 2073386 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1365 time: 2019-01-17 04:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44376923b9d30fc75cc3c6c43de4c77b5b2b2686252eb27a1875c53ee2fff732Block Operator
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