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 2133513 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134899 epoch_slot_no: 18099 block_no: 2133413 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 02:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d66e0981311147277a3369e7b7bd2eda13f2639d8e0ff38d14c91b30f8365f2Block Operator
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