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 2149584 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2150969 epoch_slot_no: 12569 block_no: 2149483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1161 time: 2019-02-03 19:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b234f588f535a047ebb5f97cb82dfc843324b282253c30e0ca0ae7c69835aefBlock Operator
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