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 2066888 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2068274 epoch_slot_no: 16274 block_no: 2066791 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2019-01-15 16:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2901f6be0c255c2884224cf8a6d0a2bde85e49060c458deb99eb6a9c426ff913Block Operator
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