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 2135961 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137347 epoch_slot_no: 20547 block_no: 2135861 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-31 15:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c18a9afebcd115154dbfd679474d51ed6cd28480b54ef16a7d3d752cd788a08Block Operator
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