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 2064440 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2065826 epoch_slot_no: 13826 block_no: 2064343 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-15 02:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe19584209df8a22e0bc858aa369cc59d58b421b2fe883a7be8fbe2a4318a9dfaBlock Operator
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