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 2148194 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2149579 epoch_slot_no: 11179 block_no: 2148093 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8810 time: 2019-02-03 11:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9be0708fe8ed9b36e5292bffe2d3877804047f981bb7594e82c0ed3dc70cee3Block Operator
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