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 2068055 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2069441 epoch_slot_no: 17441 block_no: 2067958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1024 time: 2019-01-15 22:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa627504399f7973d6bea339f96ace0a23a59635a756e2475e86ea701bd33b24cBlock Operator
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