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 2138472 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2139857 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 2138371 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2475 time: 2019-02-01 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ac8e2dc1d06454c758aa5d28f3da87f39294d4eeee7e73761867c4036cc0b1eBlock Operator
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