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 2074265 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2075650 epoch_slot_no: 2050 block_no: 2074167 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-17 09:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7d0fe3a5a130d836e486c9665ab9cbe275cd831b747dff0bdf4334869764c66Block Operator
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