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 2069550 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2070936 epoch_slot_no: 18936 block_no: 2069453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2653 time: 2019-01-16 06:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80d1c144c1935dcb99d870fd2c598bde85684ec5455a5e74df8dc2b54bf91c5dBlock Operator
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