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 2141156 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2142541 epoch_slot_no: 4141 block_no: 2141055 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1119 time: 2019-02-01 20:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x451c09f9e22927baa706898d2dc2046e801ec1d09141b21b186e611c2a033598Block Operator
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