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 2148468 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2149853 epoch_slot_no: 11453 block_no: 2148367 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1355 time: 2019-02-03 13:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x402e4a09b7af2fe44dc37672936c64b07638f0b69bf9a64c8879e27ad822962cBlock Operator
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