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 2138202 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2139587 epoch_slot_no: 1187 block_no: 2138101 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-01 04:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f2fc93ad78f8bd2ec65fd9930b5b39249dd25a181922f1ebc772c9ce8d1b7a7Block Operator
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