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 2144210 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2145595 epoch_slot_no: 7195 block_no: 2144109 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-02-02 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3aed2184909b8a8abab0facfc53ab3b9d468b3c25121cb24575436e36ae5b63Block Operator
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