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 2135733 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2137119 epoch_slot_no: 20319 block_no: 2135633 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3382 time: 2019-01-31 14:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f00fa21063e2e61c2cb45e4fcb05b5c087d484ba4f24feeff09cf7a3e616e04Block Operator
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