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 2141720 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2143105 epoch_slot_no: 4705 block_no: 2141619 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2019-02-01 23:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe99d7bffed7dccf4ed11ea36ad40e89e09b813fce2512ef32d4c1cf700b06078Block Operator
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