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 2140166 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2141551 epoch_slot_no: 3151 block_no: 2140065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1472 time: 2019-02-01 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1a1d4f20f8517916692c506ec32c606e5c770ad927b5823b8f460c4b86cebfdBlock Operator
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