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 2142252 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2143637 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 2142151 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1894 time: 2019-02-02 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b2e51fffbfda0d7fe0de9fc6ca373d6c1b719511d52560aa8f8a594a18b8386Block Operator
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