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 2068224 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2069610 epoch_slot_no: 17610 block_no: 2068127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1280 time: 2019-01-15 23:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbed6f843554db1b003654f7ef5322140354c870f3c93289d79ea19a85abd2bbfBlock Operator
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