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 2135728 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2137114 epoch_slot_no: 20314 block_no: 2135628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2015 time: 2019-01-31 14:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2de4435aa4c4f9f9b4e8b52da713cb449fe4e56e97cd24e16c9dffd7ea732c1Block Operator
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