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 2149345 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2150730 epoch_slot_no: 12330 block_no: 2149244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-03 18:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa43ea5c02bb8dff5c28112f3447ce38afed85c0e469778d2a2a2d197315d346fBlock Operator
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