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 2133863 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2135249 epoch_slot_no: 18449 block_no: 2133763 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2019-01-31 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bb5b649f7331d19268f5f0a413fe2287066ae5a1d48d2a7b2fc5a7449bd5542Block Operator
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