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 2143257 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2144642 epoch_slot_no: 6242 block_no: 2143156 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2019-02-02 08:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf88c9852bfeee3034bb4d9520ba48304c3f40a32fa736b03b82401b3f189b2d3Block Operator
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