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 2145769 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147154 epoch_slot_no: 8754 block_no: 2145668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-02 22:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x118f7aba72219d97b6620fe59e57edfae81fb0e938a49dc113ef9213173a61e3Block Operator
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