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 2145100 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2146485 epoch_slot_no: 8085 block_no: 2144999 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1397 time: 2019-02-02 18:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a92046e50c68ed98b77f7f71e522e9770eca0d07f1feac685de9db1e51d511fBlock Operator
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