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 2133337 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134723 epoch_slot_no: 17923 block_no: 2133237 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-01-31 01:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd6b92c5926a60eee540a20ca57f9745b07a755fc3818c9b8801b2ace0fda57fBlock Operator
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