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 2135173 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2136559 epoch_slot_no: 19759 block_no: 2135073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2293 time: 2019-01-31 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4b101bdefbf102e7745cedc68bc0fbd66fa6d9a9d7a7a9a2e1474b37d8d5938Block Operator
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