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 2133265 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134651 epoch_slot_no: 17851 block_no: 2133165 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1452 time: 2019-01-31 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee843baaf24aebdf36072d43c04d6f8946659aa67124ef08b933deb0e7f4c47eBlock Operator
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