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 2133746 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135132 epoch_slot_no: 18332 block_no: 2133646 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1178 time: 2019-01-31 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7150d27eee06d3ffc3b599d4e38c7620ff9e4fe9f7bca1d02e81ec94d62b6d1Block Operator
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