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 2065961 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2067347 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 2065864 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-01-15 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb33dd3bebae1842e60496e1af81e6e794eccba60ae0818ddc05dd7771be52b9Block Operator
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