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 2138188 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2139573 epoch_slot_no: 1173 block_no: 2138087 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1681 time: 2019-02-01 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6de5e052660a00ca844caae6456ae2eeee74693d3684032c66b4f6b0d5e595ffBlock Operator
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