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 2069715 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2071101 epoch_slot_no: 19101 block_no: 2069618 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2019-01-16 07:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5699904ad34df70736c3e364ada175eee18f8ab8499cea6876345009ff5b7d9Block Operator
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