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 2135520 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2136906 epoch_slot_no: 20106 block_no: 2135420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 956 time: 2019-01-31 13:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d4256fcfb33efe6c81cd71410de9b1a45b9b7f58f0a36f5a79a17de00ec9a4dBlock Operator
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