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 2142190 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2143575 epoch_slot_no: 5175 block_no: 2142089 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1044 time: 2019-02-02 02:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x867ff73af6381cffe6f676a19a68e50223a82709a297a079f86287ef017d10b3Block Operator
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