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 2145494 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2146879 epoch_slot_no: 8479 block_no: 2145393 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-02 20:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x934ff082e04bdb77e1b45b0cc2d246ab3506fb917f76151664cad0ad7ff0313fBlock Operator
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