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 2063489 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2064875 epoch_slot_no: 12875 block_no: 2063392 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1564 time: 2019-01-14 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73e48f6e493c9be68cdca3514f49f66f7837a8a87116bb8f53b62ef053798c3cBlock Operator
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