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 2138504 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2139889 epoch_slot_no: 1489 block_no: 2138403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-01 06:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbe67bc31d7c82bea524dad3c910e76d60aa5ae4eabc0957cfc582b5301ef55aBlock Operator
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