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 2064790 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2066176 epoch_slot_no: 14176 block_no: 2064693 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1438 time: 2019-01-15 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9158bb6fa0e51ead5247ba54c4436c3e7b3d5904806cb222e72fef73a16abdf6Block Operator
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