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 2065347 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2066733 epoch_slot_no: 14733 block_no: 2065250 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-01-15 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56904496ee314d0f447118b20a0ea49d322a1415d7fe215049022aa9d5359b2fBlock Operator
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