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 2144095 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2145480 epoch_slot_no: 7080 block_no: 2143994 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2019-02-02 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x696ddd251d6a5f32eba1f3c78721f8da185242e6602894f5d009ad4110d0a2f4Block Operator
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