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 2149359 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2150744 epoch_slot_no: 12344 block_no: 2149258 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1699 time: 2019-02-03 18:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd14f814630cf7795f4d59c5de62e5d2a65f82b35bc924b057def44f080806790Block Operator
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