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 2065355 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2066741 epoch_slot_no: 14741 block_no: 2065258 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-01-15 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51388b3e3d1789ee6b3c056ff626e2d16d38be6815b23d3abcb6066c1ae325bbBlock Operator
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