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 2068111 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2069497 epoch_slot_no: 17497 block_no: 2068014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1579 time: 2019-01-15 22:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2b074dec0880547ce329ac2263435839bc457f6c616a91e99880d6146fa03beBlock Operator
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