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 2069171 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2070557 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 2069074 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3109 time: 2019-01-16 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe846861df2af8546fe0fd7c51f08ae8e1ce5eadb25c98e4a181dd6b01797f5fcBlock Operator
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