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 2137403 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2138788 epoch_slot_no: 388 block_no: 2137302 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1563 time: 2019-01-31 23:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33c8c7880e3a0e3d192f70fa6cbd0cea74a76ab2c3b3a79b69d0f27a86a4b26bBlock Operator
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