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 2068501 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2069887 epoch_slot_no: 17887 block_no: 2068404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1075 time: 2019-01-16 01:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd8d54f74e1bd64f593095e1083c521003d35550d5748dbd93c750f10acc3f57Block Operator
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