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 2074211 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2075596 epoch_slot_no: 1996 block_no: 2074113 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1476 time: 2019-01-17 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61cf7e81f42d49a3302dd59bb156221b8319f05f2ef0f305c357e0c02f9dfb01Block Operator
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