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 2134481 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135867 epoch_slot_no: 19067 block_no: 2134381 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 07:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1723b438385376288f23ba9e6f6d3ae8558a572b4a5bde364e363f3f0e00dc6dBlock Operator
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