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 2068044 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2069430 epoch_slot_no: 17430 block_no: 2067947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-15 22:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1dd9556eb0cd1928e1cf924d9f8be19e4eebca3b72d9c80c56db9e90bfb2898Block Operator
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