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 2142013 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2143398 epoch_slot_no: 4998 block_no: 2141912 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1434 time: 2019-02-02 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e770ba643b6367b3aaee277a75d7bc4559d9f9b93dd9673eac7ef54004a1532Block Operator
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