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 2134315 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135701 epoch_slot_no: 18901 block_no: 2134215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d9e3762450952d11ddbc8b8d94453b2497a836551c10fbea4a3b77d83837225Block Operator
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