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 2060660 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2062046 epoch_slot_no: 10046 block_no: 2060563 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1835 time: 2019-01-14 05:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf396d3f1a5e1ccdba6d9973b7a52687a865b11a51097a41df2f309776daccbc0Block Operator
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