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 2140048 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2141433 epoch_slot_no: 3033 block_no: 2139947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-02-01 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb29570d5a029ce2b252b65d60ed48ec7e0434407c134e0e38841e273a17b92f7Block Operator
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