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 2075112 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2076497 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2075014 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1571 time: 2019-01-17 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f10b24a5a03456bb2e7f184eafa4959d9fb3ba7ba3fe0f3f1725fac9f18b24eBlock Operator
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