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 2133431 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2134817 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 2133331 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2110 time: 2019-01-31 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b23b8be3810ff7db93eee41cf1da4df62963f437f0a0ec7ce11b56d544a7c79Block Operator
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