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 2142449 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2143834 epoch_slot_no: 5434 block_no: 2142348 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-02-02 03:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4987960173e3dd56f384e57a41f8168db4d07b3c52285d1e1720076d39d3bed0Block Operator
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