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 2066961 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2068347 epoch_slot_no: 16347 block_no: 2066864 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-15 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5061ae4215f1127a577638d9212ce4dc80ced9c53a28f45caecba72c62046c5Block Operator
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