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 2006991 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2008379 epoch_slot_no: 21179 block_no: 2006897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-01 19:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f1508a365f9f29888fd46190da8ff6f50eb7ab09c96dba7ace2e85962367bc9Block Operator
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