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 2138080 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2139465 epoch_slot_no: 1065 block_no: 2137979 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-01 03:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x845150c2b155219f388c7742e72d6d1b0f425ae47350b693b5550d76a45b391dBlock Operator
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