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 2138155 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2139540 epoch_slot_no: 1140 block_no: 2138054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1896 time: 2019-02-01 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x252b5ea048dc58bd023afe6dc1316fddb2b47001513596f8ece8abfc40e5cf82Block Operator
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