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 2068813 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2070199 epoch_slot_no: 18199 block_no: 2068716 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3011 time: 2019-01-16 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa78c5bc64e99bc25848598a9c7c8aea5a1b0028278570ddd426910cce85961a3Block Operator
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