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 2145819 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147204 epoch_slot_no: 8804 block_no: 2145718 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2019-02-02 22:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfc8e5f65cb58581e2d135db76af7f5081e1c573bd96a74f542ba1553af20e83Block Operator
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