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 2148878 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2150263 epoch_slot_no: 11863 block_no: 2148777 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1218 time: 2019-02-03 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc36cacceca4b43fc914e521c353a7bf33b4e0d8047aa9ea524290fba7cb78bdcBlock Operator
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