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 2007068 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2008456 epoch_slot_no: 21256 block_no: 2006974 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1736 time: 2019-01-01 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1226c3219f8068affe43ead010279e1839987e106f7be98a7c8dbf65d3cf8f0bBlock Operator
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