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 2141563 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2142948 epoch_slot_no: 4548 block_no: 2141462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11114 time: 2019-02-01 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab9eb07ad9c711501ae24176007fb708710c476e3588657341d689fdcf8d62acBlock Operator
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