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 2068807 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2070193 epoch_slot_no: 18193 block_no: 2068710 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-16 02:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74a0f0edd34058093d6a4a27a0c3847575a3a5118be2c026987d01ac90a7f6f7Block Operator
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