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 2006708 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2008096 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 2006614 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2090 time: 2019-01-01 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6b73ace2f6fc5ae74e5562890c4062b1c20249befe6f0a3e8a248877e37ea51Block Operator
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