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 2068528 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2069914 epoch_slot_no: 17914 block_no: 2068431 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-16 01:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x139512c8d3e5b0438d0367ce9827c067a825e2d35392ecc9b0485c1c87266cabBlock Operator
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