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 2138111 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2139496 epoch_slot_no: 1096 block_no: 2138010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1607 time: 2019-02-01 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cb41289996e84ac9739f09bbc8eaa0e99387f3d3ed171cff551147e953f9454Block Operator
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