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 2135294 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2136680 epoch_slot_no: 19880 block_no: 2135194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2015 time: 2019-01-31 12:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa804ba51780f5df386c781c6431075704812a92e2175d0a2f5d824e515a2a1d2Block Operator
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