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 2140313 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2141698 epoch_slot_no: 3298 block_no: 2140212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2019-02-01 16:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92ee9a6aad15379778e8e7d9da63cd2a8dd0ac8780ada67c1b605ce13bcd43fbBlock Operator
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