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 2145342 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2146727 epoch_slot_no: 8327 block_no: 2145241 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-02-02 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0b0a5d2ef8f410cb10ff6c7e19b2fe5dfe8961bac1be6168ef56eb77ea6a323Block Operator
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