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 2135380 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2136766 epoch_slot_no: 19966 block_no: 2135280 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc12c174415c67f601f98e6c1bf070790f41acb9b07c4afd667d87ba40bb17aafBlock Operator
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