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 2149201 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2150586 epoch_slot_no: 12186 block_no: 2149100 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-03 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbb811dd3dacbbed390002b94aba90fd4838e8e4de232e1c27f2207f17f0a00dBlock Operator
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