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 2133741 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135127 epoch_slot_no: 18327 block_no: 2133641 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-01-31 03:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8445df5ab0f29418d8231118c2a914a5974ea1c18721f8419edce1667e1d7a49Block Operator
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