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 2133604 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134990 epoch_slot_no: 18190 block_no: 2133504 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1165 time: 2019-01-31 02:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dc92e1d3cd7c45a97bd19f91b7a0fb90bd63df2e77a65aec304ebbe97abc1c0Block Operator
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