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 2145248 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2146633 epoch_slot_no: 8233 block_no: 2145147 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1044 time: 2019-02-02 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x722ca3744bfb50769f6e1670bd353446536a9092aff774dc9a9b3942db34f4d1Block Operator
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