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 2139686 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2141071 epoch_slot_no: 2671 block_no: 2139585 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-01 12:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa2b5949e7b69d8eb4323b063f993369d36c4afdd796ba3402162d4cd8fd5e73Block Operator
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