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 2145852 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2147237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2145751 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2364 time: 2019-02-02 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6935aabe09a132ac82ccd3777dba5128e6d2a93f1bdb48ccf9a1c9c5ce78f20Block Operator
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