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 2140526 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2141911 epoch_slot_no: 3511 block_no: 2140425 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-01 17:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7d0649a5320e1f6c8c6a2b7e161620b759d104a6dd9ed68ab1637d8ea9d5e54Block Operator
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