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 2140431 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2141816 epoch_slot_no: 3416 block_no: 2140330 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-01 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x089ef3f875b911a42b5ba5d29985ceff53319b73d8008ec0e72c19f75f99683dBlock Operator
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