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 2145734 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147119 epoch_slot_no: 8719 block_no: 2145633 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-02-02 22:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9511d096c26875690a72749b7ca0202e588ae0777a00501d9cc94673393d826Block Operator
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