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 2148322 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2149707 epoch_slot_no: 11307 block_no: 2148221 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-02-03 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95a7334c593bf230f482067fe86fc23d951f8dcdbb6c06c8576321db9ce0a335Block Operator
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