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 2148192 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2149577 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 2148091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4813 time: 2019-02-03 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ca8babaf1fc62e2de23fbf5d8b52f6ac8621aed335e1a74d220e22dd3de718aBlock Operator
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