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 63420 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 63442 epoch_slot_no: 20242 block_no: 63416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1302 time: 2017-10-08 14:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4b085501d58ed186a89473f51beb531754447d3ac8a554100803245508c2489Block Operator
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