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 2135703 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137089 epoch_slot_no: 20289 block_no: 2135603 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 14:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc58e2c42bcf97dee85966ae3116a2f2274db259e2a96301846326919fa0e67a8Block Operator
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