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 2066420 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2067806 epoch_slot_no: 15806 block_no: 2066323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1401 time: 2019-01-15 13:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1779118b98e8c707a9dc02afe7aab93f7e350af5aa787858d54a9bff6367f47fBlock Operator
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