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 2147509 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2148894 epoch_slot_no: 10494 block_no: 2147408 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-03 08:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa85137ecad775a22a415b61fa4c00f32b8c7ad02eb22da41bfbd82a15b9f7cc6Block Operator
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