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 2139613 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2140998 epoch_slot_no: 2598 block_no: 2139512 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1197 time: 2019-02-01 12:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x654ce662049afd9b9c3966637d39b7f4aef56611332ee1f36516be0c755e7ff1Block Operator
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