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 2068448 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2069834 epoch_slot_no: 17834 block_no: 2068351 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1661 time: 2019-01-16 00:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36e11b5b3544026a76ab0be3a23ee86db8157c4656e1a6b8ee89fc2889be64cdBlock Operator
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