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 2138112 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2139497 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2138011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1750 time: 2019-02-01 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4939d88a505594a71f6ecafeaa76c7e76508a072c3f617387d67a1c5d3b1463Block Operator
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