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 2137995 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2139380 epoch_slot_no: 980 block_no: 2137894 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2019-02-01 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04b7cd938c9baf79b1b567a9b3d7b493dc87296c24e3d96fa43743e99d20717fBlock Operator
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