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 2074467 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2075852 epoch_slot_no: 2252 block_no: 2074369 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1082 time: 2019-01-17 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fa1cfebb9dea6660e3a08da6e4ec5fc0dbe349ea8e35c4a004369373c3f292eBlock Operator
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