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 2143396 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2144781 epoch_slot_no: 6381 block_no: 2143295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1044 time: 2019-02-02 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bdf723d2305e35ba2d744ff5b50a5cf7272ff0beb2211ac25263ebd9f3b1883Block Operator
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