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 2143182 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2144567 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 2143081 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-02 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a980c62c6c81d6a8c83fbf369deab7a0600f6000340d3e66d43e8d00f1133b0Block Operator
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