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 2066628 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2068014 epoch_slot_no: 16014 block_no: 2066531 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-15 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b28e47ae2198880834fce944c877c4334a508441b29219110ca37da965b7830Block Operator
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