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 2143802 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2145187 epoch_slot_no: 6787 block_no: 2143701 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-02-02 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe790d66cb6ad3ac50d662c4c0874cd3b25d4834a6a24df6d70df147a3ad3697fBlock Operator
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