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 2060169 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2061555 epoch_slot_no: 9555 block_no: 2060072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-01-14 02:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a3bdf95bf7d174cd0ba4868334a3c5e8d517a0d0af3a8acbb8528ae45292c4bBlock Operator
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