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 2139471 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2140856 epoch_slot_no: 2456 block_no: 2139370 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-02-01 11:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3824c1252b512db9b739fc79b4b4651db4f1aa246d8716d9d7e00f8cc050dabbBlock Operator
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