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 2143838 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2145223 epoch_slot_no: 6823 block_no: 2143737 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-02-02 11:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24a5f47db736cf21998fed509f8f8b7a510c89c08e641ad0114fd145812c73eaBlock Operator
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