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 2139764 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2141149 epoch_slot_no: 2749 block_no: 2139663 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5010 time: 2019-02-01 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa09745675208c889116d433e999029dc4768b46ed8d11bb4e9cecb2abd361febBlock Operator
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