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 2142972 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2144357 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 2142871 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1530 time: 2019-02-02 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf52bedd16932c336aff61de5c710ef842d87804a9614b1d5c0209353869e1f20Block Operator
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