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 2068860 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2070246 epoch_slot_no: 18246 block_no: 2068763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2019-01-16 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe714ce047881442e88f322ea323cf3f07da879127cdc2985f8ec1ca932308999Block Operator
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