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 63020 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 63042 epoch_slot_no: 19842 block_no: 63016 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1627 time: 2017-10-08 11:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x992c63117babdee4d71f866a3c3784673d1be5d9c1a6561ada19394f2a334fa4Block Operator
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