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 2137984 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2139369 epoch_slot_no: 969 block_no: 2137883 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2019-02-01 03:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0141f42dd1914c7099a84482223a5d0543bfd7b248a8a3fc404c07773f09a924Block Operator
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