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 2148365 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2149750 epoch_slot_no: 11350 block_no: 2148264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-02-03 12:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c310f17c879d30b139f3e0ef50995ffb0b138d0eb33189d7d0a58897d3aa2eaBlock Operator
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