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 2143284 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2144669 epoch_slot_no: 6269 block_no: 2143183 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3825 time: 2019-02-02 08:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd6f5e882069e308d6b48d114df7e3e3c62226aedf1e0d058e47b16474bedfb0Block Operator
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