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 2146891 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2148276 epoch_slot_no: 9876 block_no: 2146790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1717 time: 2019-02-03 04:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd584e9179421072bfe06ede15c999516c077e5ccf9a8727b118a5bedf4e2ce60Block Operator
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