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 2133950 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135336 epoch_slot_no: 18536 block_no: 2133850 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-31 04:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77afca4c2302e0693b78d7a0040d03c2eae816c0e341a61fba1761dd07a16bafBlock Operator
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