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 2143692 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2145077 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 2143591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1886 time: 2019-02-02 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedde9cf38bedcaf2fcf2c9bcbec9a944a077fa539eb2da6ff04194324ac6b546Block Operator
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