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 2133973 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135359 epoch_slot_no: 18559 block_no: 2133873 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2019-01-31 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabfe127a1e26fbb126d19e6a176bc7d3741055cebaf6b108e38ccac452b6c8d2Block Operator
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