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 2138022 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2139407 epoch_slot_no: 1007 block_no: 2137921 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-01 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91a73c200c3a38028559a95cbda65d939c1b22d2d50fc6bb898a477ca25f5c41Block Operator
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