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 2134755 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2136141 epoch_slot_no: 19341 block_no: 2134655 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2019-01-31 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5386fc88cd64b0ef246810c0b1885eb004b6daed5878a5484c8220d5d00bd68Block Operator
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