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 2144443 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2145828 epoch_slot_no: 7428 block_no: 2144342 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10399 time: 2019-02-02 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e96b78f6c62f212a29451bde9cce44567ec7408b18052d56b40d6c933e383d7Block Operator
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