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 2140856 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2142241 epoch_slot_no: 3841 block_no: 2140755 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1201 time: 2019-02-01 19:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f959ae8dca08cd189832e3b90f6505789c6b481e4fa618e2e22fa4ac226245fBlock Operator
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