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 2134428 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2135814 epoch_slot_no: 19014 block_no: 2134328 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2019-01-31 07:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c5305ca036c420111169473ad434c87b4215297b6053cbe0c393f0881d7c3cbBlock Operator
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