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 2062372 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2063758 epoch_slot_no: 11758 block_no: 2062275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1178 time: 2019-01-14 15:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe88650457750e96f3b7f17c77af33e1d9659f476d8a4a5739c48f407f52a183fBlock Operator
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