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 2059169 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2060555 epoch_slot_no: 8555 block_no: 2059072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1516 time: 2019-01-13 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37f8af6f5416bbdc7f33945255f0b0956611e54e0f196d84d104ec6f8df8697dBlock Operator
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