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 2147295 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2148680 epoch_slot_no: 10280 block_no: 2147194 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2019-02-03 06:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed14b9716550da47c916d5fbb85d87b95f5e3488d78be5297ff8b7ba9583fd7bBlock Operator
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