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 2148643 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2150028 epoch_slot_no: 11628 block_no: 2148542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1384 time: 2019-02-03 14:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0a2d870b8e073648326e00588965a90b9e805f4c3cb069a47da9963bd6c8a50Block Operator
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