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 2067322 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2068708 epoch_slot_no: 16708 block_no: 2067225 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1438 time: 2019-01-15 18:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f8b7f31d4198ad8f4ab4089e0e7d46953c7ac4bc23d23d3525f749554ef0ca4Block Operator
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