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 2065233 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2066619 epoch_slot_no: 14619 block_no: 2065136 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-01-15 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91872e68407e72d866e793ad7d7bf342ddeca6a8eb307685bce3700333f6583fBlock Operator
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