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 2138636 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2140021 epoch_slot_no: 1621 block_no: 2138535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2019-02-01 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x878ee28427002ee936f962e947fa439e367be6561d1c9f0af03734b87f35f92cBlock Operator
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