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 2142457 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2143842 epoch_slot_no: 5442 block_no: 2142356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-02-02 03:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68030ee90e83b5c0f08526eb72d72cc0318577b7920a5cfec0dd1281fc6cc9b5Block Operator
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