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 2059991 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2061377 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 2059894 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2650 time: 2019-01-14 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x263cd3a02287fd7a975a36418cabda1a88c8b7b161d99e3c62f323bdad79937dBlock Operator
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