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 2137011 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2138397 epoch_slot_no: 21597 block_no: 2136911 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-01-31 21:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcac824e83ee3acf07f679683052328613a4eae966f83177ecdbe89b1492bf39bBlock Operator
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