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 2145960 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147345 epoch_slot_no: 8945 block_no: 2145859 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2019-02-02 23:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42aa12269925141ad31080e448cdf3b5116fd0903026ba75577cbf34f7ecd8eeBlock Operator
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