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 2147322 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2148707 epoch_slot_no: 10307 block_no: 2147221 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1403 time: 2019-02-03 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe136366c3928db5f8605621958da2593b426144f89184731081fe89b8f501842Block Operator
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