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 2143010 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2144395 epoch_slot_no: 5995 block_no: 2142909 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1721 time: 2019-02-02 07:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde857d34f745e9fee8f7e2388b31882b6e48865803f7f94a2f6be473c51b8844Block Operator
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