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 2144589 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2145974 epoch_slot_no: 7574 block_no: 2144488 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2019-02-02 15:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5503851fa6683c0945d91c565b71a113b95c0b505663d0ac35912edecdb81e7Block Operator
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