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 2134058 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2135444 epoch_slot_no: 18644 block_no: 2133958 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1653 time: 2019-01-31 05:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90f3bfacc6ad946dbb9f924800f617d33560b86017a7e8434cadaa19db2ede79Block Operator
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