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 2134487 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2135873 epoch_slot_no: 19073 block_no: 2134387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1573 time: 2019-01-31 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa49e15948b0be26ccd80779ceaf0a913aedd66e52e76f7f7f7c4174a2d0e5a26Block Operator
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