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 2133058 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134444 epoch_slot_no: 17644 block_no: 2132958 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2019-01-30 23:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7ad3abe89c3af44889e8e0d3cceb3c097fa7b5335921c00c321001b448ad8d9Block Operator
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