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 2134336 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135722 epoch_slot_no: 18922 block_no: 2134236 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-01-31 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f0be0d162e97479aadaa000c0e6b8a4bafc511fffb7a261ff97db8d87f93805Block Operator
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