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 2075142 Details
Epoch: 96 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2076527 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 2075044 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2101 time: 2019-01-17 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x659e226fb3fa033e063ce28f1df0572e1021c1aa0c10af1f1876e0c88372c8d1Block Operator
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