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 2140724 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2142109 epoch_slot_no: 3709 block_no: 2140623 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2019-02-01 18:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbea805156e1693421752286a8380b9be39624b1b79b171efabb15cefd0c61b27Block Operator
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