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 2141777 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2143162 epoch_slot_no: 4762 block_no: 2141676 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1605 time: 2019-02-02 00:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f167bd347fd3f44ef818c95c7c877a9c968cb5785e5ead00b8c3a4030154137Block Operator
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