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 2133377 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134763 epoch_slot_no: 17963 block_no: 2133277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-31 01:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x083ad98b5ed5913ee01e2bfa31b973efdd2a66f864c74ad8dee4b3179f84778cBlock Operator
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