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 2146932 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2148317 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 2146831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1753 time: 2019-02-03 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2a53acb1f1b288bded3c3802ad8083aab7d85c92faf0b6f76c2a23131c64b7cBlock Operator
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