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 2139543 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2140928 epoch_slot_no: 2528 block_no: 2139442 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1575 time: 2019-02-01 11:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x383efb4b0e71701a65b63e3dedeb85af8a8937df70b257d7ef30dce41aed1b4dBlock Operator
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