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 2074603 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2075988 epoch_slot_no: 2388 block_no: 2074505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1572 time: 2019-01-17 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2def35b774961c6ce5fb6fd912e5e62d7b8a8f9d355c4eef1f2b0c1736a7be3Block Operator
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