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 2073518 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2074903 epoch_slot_no: 1303 block_no: 2073420 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1990 time: 2019-01-17 04:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27e3b7691e495d88d7eb84df177accee594aaee4b288838cf13b558caff2ac27Block Operator
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