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 1068800 Details
Epoch: 49 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1068861 epoch_slot_no: 10461 block_no: 1068749 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3189 time: 2018-05-29 07:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e0f384ca2296458118ffbb18f05f2d2feddd3a4e0910a71339c28ad168fd843Block Operator
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