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 2146214 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147599 epoch_slot_no: 9199 block_no: 2146113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-03 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f6084ea8fe02516d4c40e581a4f8f6a5518767065d8698416676909f34fe31eBlock Operator
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