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 2069460 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2070846 epoch_slot_no: 18846 block_no: 2069363 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-01-16 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17a3df349bfc53dd2d2b6c43dc749f55b55b40154d6abe5369bf2c4b9bd6e047Block Operator
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