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 2073514 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2074899 epoch_slot_no: 1299 block_no: 2073416 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-17 04:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69a42d82a0931c2e48d41c3bf1d31402c2ee89f6c26cc7f7a5f892cba4495968Block Operator
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