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 2067821 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2069207 epoch_slot_no: 17207 block_no: 2067724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-01-15 21:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbc3e35f27b4b446dcdf6e8fc9c0b6421ce45f86f21fb4e48abe5a7074f19d3cBlock Operator
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