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 2146601 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2147986 epoch_slot_no: 9586 block_no: 2146500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-02-03 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf68870c38e5d9298e7b66cf295b86a9b5940df0139b5403476bb3f2272ac559cBlock Operator
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