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 2068881 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2070267 epoch_slot_no: 18267 block_no: 2068784 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1165 time: 2019-01-16 03:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec0ff198ff96cc48820f686be315b7e9db383db5ac679be9c59b08efc31b2e71Block Operator
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