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 2066879 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2068265 epoch_slot_no: 16265 block_no: 2066782 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1900 time: 2019-01-15 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd797fc5b5cf3d0325c426fede9d46a3a14217e408d6344c6edeffa4738eb64acBlock Operator
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