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 2138805 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2140190 epoch_slot_no: 1790 block_no: 2138704 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1000 time: 2019-02-01 07:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c82aeb3de395b68efe3e25afa35db6b0636c79978c226d07d23cba03312ba54Block Operator
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