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 2060600 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2061986 epoch_slot_no: 9986 block_no: 2060503 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-14 05:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fcce587a1cb01c4399ae47e8e8e40bd47df22e104ac459eb5de2f52a29dd81cBlock Operator
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