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 2069035 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2070421 epoch_slot_no: 18421 block_no: 2068938 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-16 04:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d5530af941aaafce5e921afef4ea6fe0b72d7099e3677e11da15d6e5d56622dBlock Operator
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