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 2146034 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147419 epoch_slot_no: 9019 block_no: 2145933 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-02-02 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24e5a5e8739f9cfd71a7b8311e9e8a8408ded7b3514ff745240021b7a7b90c9eBlock Operator
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