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 2069970 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2071356 epoch_slot_no: 19356 block_no: 2069873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-01-16 09:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda54be949983b86272f703ed342b1d7f90ef2e131aa143506be63f1bd6c748f0Block Operator
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