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 2149677 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2151062 epoch_slot_no: 12662 block_no: 2149576 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1020 time: 2019-02-03 20:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d3215d9af54feef4faca3fd1f794986c3ae6388c412935724f878d049a2f6ccBlock Operator
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