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 2146793 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2148178 epoch_slot_no: 9778 block_no: 2146692 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2019-02-03 04:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x637fe4cad0209e9b06b58b9855d12e927e7e04f4cdb7cdbd5b8bf8453ae0f5aaBlock Operator
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