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 2150146 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2151531 epoch_slot_no: 13131 block_no: 2150045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-02-03 22:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccb33e26b66518128ad58140f5b901369941a39de3feaf7318c573230d24e581Block Operator
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