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 2143152 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2144537 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 2143051 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1531 time: 2019-02-02 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1b73b088528b0596d16b8a565cd8730192c93e2f8d5584e0c525d611d9b52f5Block Operator
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