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 2145346 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2146731 epoch_slot_no: 8331 block_no: 2145245 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-02 20:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x343b62a55832597a66411886c1a6e9f09bffb4f7cb28ad5f3c434ece556153b3Block Operator
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