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 2133792 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135178 epoch_slot_no: 18378 block_no: 2133692 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-01-31 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x434d23d03d9f75d5130a196ae1b8d83db16da5b8455175b2450ec66722413d43Block Operator
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