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 1068798 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1068859 epoch_slot_no: 10459 block_no: 1068747 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1926 time: 2018-05-29 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19905602712653700c531d1349d89eba55aff6309a6563df78b90d0e323e2d0eBlock Operator
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