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 2141565 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2142950 epoch_slot_no: 4550 block_no: 2141464 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8041 time: 2019-02-01 23:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x716e54b8474ce3b46ae5caa38bd228c3627c5f34182cdd41f2a9111f5d3f3f06Block Operator
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