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 2068717 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2070103 epoch_slot_no: 18103 block_no: 2068620 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-01-16 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x568ef9ef06607a9ef5c54599236bff9810a348a385b2e5186bce92cc16b7c639Block Operator
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