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 2073936 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2075321 epoch_slot_no: 1721 block_no: 2073838 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 992 time: 2019-01-17 07:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa345805d5f760dd4c1679087f24381d6ec7eaa75e61ac400ce4215154a637503Block Operator
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