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 2145746 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147131 epoch_slot_no: 8731 block_no: 2145645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-02 22:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7d7764fc309f375deef51f0a95f596e678d75ac17c7ed45aa5efb173738f4caBlock Operator
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