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 2022066 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2023453 epoch_slot_no: 14653 block_no: 2021971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2019-01-05 07:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x128d03e00f801f6034653e1da357fc9571ee1bf8b29362091eb075dec8904249Block Operator
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