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 2148356 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2149741 epoch_slot_no: 11341 block_no: 2148255 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-03 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaa51386ccdf4a00d6ccc7a17e6c3112651715b0e26331fda38763f032afa5a0Block Operator
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