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 2066436 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2067822 epoch_slot_no: 15822 block_no: 2066339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2019-01-15 13:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cc9e33ebe728912dec5d9d76c5d3a6e78ac28cc435ec9f308a6dcab04815e46Block Operator
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