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 2143414 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2144799 epoch_slot_no: 6399 block_no: 2143313 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1133 time: 2019-02-02 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a905ba5a60445afc946dc8fd45b66e95cd3a5fec39c7a83a11895fc20144bd8Block Operator
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