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 2139372 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2140757 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2139271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1571 time: 2019-02-01 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe2f5408bb80353299aaad6b404a0f81a2981905b3ed8f377859f4a8ede8df37Block Operator
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