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 2060531 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2061917 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 2060434 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2101 time: 2019-01-14 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x159a07ce0627c4c721b2446e78101a68bf3d0b338b4b6c4d816d483e6970f948Block Operator
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