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 2066452 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2067838 epoch_slot_no: 15838 block_no: 2066355 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1216 time: 2019-01-15 13:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x966a3973c1fd0cb29432361a1e04030360e09198b139849b5674773f2fea1f19Block Operator
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