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 2143270 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2144655 epoch_slot_no: 6255 block_no: 2143169 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7627 time: 2019-02-02 08:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf31f5f7680c37969e0323fea7c5a0dfead0d899369acb3d8e34461a5a06d1138Block Operator
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