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 2139238 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2140623 epoch_slot_no: 2223 block_no: 2139137 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-01 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57e84812e835294479fe7e409938d0aef5ab4fcff52f675118adb2256dcb8d79Block Operator
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