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 2139192 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2140577 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 2139091 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-02-01 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6806ff9206fa22ab15be8865cb79a82230fa2d0a703c211aa701dc2e2443d975Block Operator
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