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 2073852 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2075237 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2073754 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2746 time: 2019-01-17 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45b4e5eaba583df66c4d1061b7a7748a0154e66ae17f948c6c90f0031ec0b56bBlock Operator
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