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 2068727 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2070113 epoch_slot_no: 18113 block_no: 2068630 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-16 02:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85630ba8433d3f9ed4c8e37a53c6a4d2ff332f94bc870dfa37f862340ef9dd02Block Operator
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