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 2139225 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2140610 epoch_slot_no: 2210 block_no: 2139124 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-02-01 10:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe98c691240ab6d7748268a966df5c774069ee822799786c2c58aa94f3015df51Block Operator
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