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 1068789 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1068850 epoch_slot_no: 10450 block_no: 1068738 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1930 time: 2018-05-29 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a463fe1cdbea8703ba77bb35851cbdf11af12a757026fa25f2150b3fe38b8a2Block Operator
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