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 2140873 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2142258 epoch_slot_no: 3858 block_no: 2140772 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1472 time: 2019-02-01 19:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bead43a2398472ecbe7c12e59810f299973b004d2168c18473e4bf91d42af5bBlock Operator
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