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 2144679 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2146064 epoch_slot_no: 7664 block_no: 2144578 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1130 time: 2019-02-02 16:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf419ced28d50cc5021d5c5a244317fe652c4933fb92be3c542d08f268f26e365Block Operator
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