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 2149568 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2150953 epoch_slot_no: 12553 block_no: 2149467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2019-02-03 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x532087662ffcd780ad9fc3f2666f8be0e4411e19135be58a643f7ae7415a9e71Block Operator
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