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 1068549 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1068610 epoch_slot_no: 10210 block_no: 1068498 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1376 time: 2018-05-29 06:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x890e85fb0873bb5418a4d9bb6b0db6fc010264902c62ec381e6ec12d064efb31Block Operator
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