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 2059684 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2061070 epoch_slot_no: 9070 block_no: 2059587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1165 time: 2019-01-14 00:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c6ec39f97ef197202dd9d4da0a463a1c610bde49ad732f62143d6219e411bb1Block Operator
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