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 2074450 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2075835 epoch_slot_no: 2235 block_no: 2074352 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-17 10:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0553a67f3baa46bd2c1d67c7dbd09302a28b3bc70c005addc582ec7943505cdBlock Operator
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