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 2138215 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2139600 epoch_slot_no: 1200 block_no: 2138114 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2439 time: 2019-02-01 04:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9713c8dd0215d865b97d021f6e9b1a5a29ec1b3e8c96cbde749957b1e24290c2Block Operator
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