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 2062506 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2063892 epoch_slot_no: 11892 block_no: 2062409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-01-14 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5fdf364e0868df6d464a0e3de70bbb8f08111d9b02d74b11494c2a6cd8e14f3Block Operator
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