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 2133896 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135282 epoch_slot_no: 18482 block_no: 2133796 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1284 time: 2019-01-31 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd244df6690fff7d451a68e8c0fbd7c523b08ca4e131da107d909b335768da52eBlock Operator
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