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 2133790 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135176 epoch_slot_no: 18376 block_no: 2133690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-31 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bbfa7bb9ca4684809bc659b61e3586030f4e601cc444a3f4fb14c1b0b26470cBlock Operator
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