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 2133733 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135119 epoch_slot_no: 18319 block_no: 2133633 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-01-31 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe767a4c1031890f06c581a434db1542910946162a565afcc85999eb6aa1136ddBlock Operator
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