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 2069899 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2071285 epoch_slot_no: 19285 block_no: 2069802 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-16 08:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa81d290fc94f4a9c7ab2c16c5034a07041f4ab14cb4450cdd1144b6651a27cf3Block Operator
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