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 2133850 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135236 epoch_slot_no: 18436 block_no: 2133750 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 04:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d218f1dee94fb513d847c662bcc15aad0a163f4b9d661b6d038bc7078c3afe3Block Operator
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