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 2143288 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2144673 epoch_slot_no: 6273 block_no: 2143187 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2187 time: 2019-02-02 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d300e293fc25b5aee91bc4caffd1b20daf33a1e4c3c1c6f60b4a82bcb465fffBlock Operator
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