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 2135453 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2136839 epoch_slot_no: 20039 block_no: 2135353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-31 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68f20dcf113f5ded97d80d337d92f44dc5846f5480792e637ce416de6f898a8dBlock Operator
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