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 2074970 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2076355 epoch_slot_no: 2755 block_no: 2074872 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1119 time: 2019-01-17 13:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9728c8fe0637a70568ff791578df0621b89b15e6538bedaee10842416f508145Block Operator
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