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 2139191 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2140576 epoch_slot_no: 2176 block_no: 2139090 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2019-02-01 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5411e4e2b5c04fb56dfc8ecbe8839de4e57f85d8247e8832af64adee49094a3Block Operator
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