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 2068307 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2069693 epoch_slot_no: 17693 block_no: 2068210 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2019-01-16 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b08df161e6d848c96350917b7876387286bf659a1292147f4c1b1c259dc6d59Block Operator
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