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 2139552 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2140937 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 2139451 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3007 time: 2019-02-01 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bae0ea47c81dd6976b4f598e4f8f68bb6da8e7d0600b8ea5f2cd23b4ceae9a3Block Operator
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