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 2133116 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134502 epoch_slot_no: 17702 block_no: 2133016 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1514 time: 2019-01-31 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x271dd43f9bc141fe23cabd924fc3b7c1a6fdb4670f32d3aee41e10045ee7a4a9Block Operator
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