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 2074212 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2075597 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 2074114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1932 time: 2019-01-17 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09a3392f7f79334ed574e560537b33eb525fc12029b34d0aef343eb3c7681b54Block Operator
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