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 2139223 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2140608 epoch_slot_no: 2208 block_no: 2139122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2019-02-01 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1b15bd6b847ab14a6f9c3a20f54100d1f5ccec0e6db7135d5ef151d3bfe8df4Block Operator
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