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 2139766 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2141151 epoch_slot_no: 2751 block_no: 2139665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6052 time: 2019-02-01 13:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb891e43c558dd3b0776d886d126d9b455b9ee977b0aad005e58799346236fc86Block Operator
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