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 2059946 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2061332 epoch_slot_no: 9332 block_no: 2059849 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2036 time: 2019-01-14 01:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63c95eb9985f6f19a51d3bdcfd437d34f7fa112b2ab827d3e8fc4646e0d69792Block Operator
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