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 2149209 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2150594 epoch_slot_no: 12194 block_no: 2149108 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-03 17:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe10a618f895c760061e0cbe58c3d457ac7a2390bd4ccde3478ab1963b7df441eBlock Operator
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