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 2149171 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2150556 epoch_slot_no: 12156 block_no: 2149070 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1469 time: 2019-02-03 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0c26e428368fba62db252fc7ea12d1102aa454e0138db0fd09533b6645cae05Block Operator
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