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 2066831 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2068217 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2066734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2441 time: 2019-01-15 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f8123b5f8351e3258f787e730b32671f9862303ac251839103c43b583211101Block Operator
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