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 2139422 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2140807 epoch_slot_no: 2407 block_no: 2139321 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-01 11:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e0e95133da1533b533ae3c1d0cbc8efccd5a638420ee1fb74d4eb0b3d608566Block Operator
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