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 2146163 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147548 epoch_slot_no: 9148 block_no: 2146062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-03 00:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50f26baa7d1780e2bafb4f9acb9acde108e89938f98d37d074a042a472f98b6fBlock Operator
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