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 2140643 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2142028 epoch_slot_no: 3628 block_no: 2140542 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-01 17:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc213f7214d1da67e700984ca08038e61b75b908394037ec375b699e2a7052c7fBlock Operator
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