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 2149818 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2151203 epoch_slot_no: 12803 block_no: 2149717 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7349 time: 2019-02-03 20:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e0de22ca6f780383292739432a4e9bb9e84b73ec05ef267396c1eb78d7510a9Block Operator
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